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Swatch of tweed

Swatches of tweed and corduroy bound inside a rectangular shaped book covered in burgandy imitation leather (coated fabric). The front cover displays the words Tailored by Park Row for J.T. Morgan & CO (Swansea) LTD. Lightweight terylene/mohair suitings selected trouserings & velvet cords' On the binding there is the date 1967. The left side if the swatches appear to be bedded in adhesive. On the end of the binding is a hanging loop made from burgandy twisted rope.

The first swatch has a woven label of the type one would expect to find on the fininshed product. Each fabric has a rectangular shaped white paper label adhered to the upper right corner, the first one reads 'TM 4 11/12 oz 55% Terylene 37% Worsted 8% Mohair'. The following swatches have similar layouts of information.There are 2 paper labeles tucked into the binding which read 'CHANGE OF QUALITY' and a table adhered to the reverse of the front cover with handmade notes.

The swatches consist of varsious patterns in various colours and pinked edges on three sides.

Collection Area

Social & Cultural History

Item Number

F80.246.65

Historical Associations

Associated Person/Body: Rees, D.J.
Association Type:
Date: 20th century (mid)
Place: Brechfa

Acquisition

Bequest

Measurements

Width (cm): 27.2
Height (cm): 17.6
Depth (cm): 3

Material

Wool (fabric)
Cotton (fabric)

Location

In store

Classification

TAILORING
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