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Swatch of tweed
Swatches of tweed bound inside a square shaped book covered in red imitation leather (coated fabric). The front cover is inscribed with a gold lettering which reads 'Breeches, Jodhpur, & Hunt Cloths.' There is a code on the binding which reads T262 and the company logo 'Wessex.' The companies contact details are on the end of the binding. The left sides of the swatches appear to have been embedded in adhesive. On the end of the binding is a hanging loop made from red twisted rope.
Each fabric has a rectangular shaped white paper label adhered to the reverse, each with the company name, the number and the maximum width'.
The swatches consist of neutral colours and pinked edges on three sides.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F80.246.78
Acquisition
Bequest
Measurements
Length
(cm): 19.3
Width
(cm): 15.5
Depth
(cm): 3.5
Material
wool (fabric)
cotton (fabric)
Location
In store
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