Rag rug sample (woven and prodded) background weft all one colour (brown wool) with warp of linen cord. Warp finished in fringe at each end. Tufts made from various thick woollen rags. - Collections Online | Museum Wales
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Rag rug sample (woven and prodded) background weft all one colour (brown wool) with warp of linen cord. Warp finished in fringe at each end. Tufts made from various thick woollen rags.

Morton, Alison (Weaver)

Rag rug sample (woven and prodded) background weft all one colour (brown wool) with warp of linen cord. Warp finished in fringe at each end. Tufts made from various thick woollen rags.

<p>Rag rug sample (woven and prodded) background weft all one colour (brown wool) with warp of linen cord. Warp finished in fringe at each end. Tufts made from various thick woollen rags.</p>
Image: © Alastair Morton / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Collection Area

Social & Cultural History

Item Number

F2023.13.25

Historical Associations

Associated Person/Body: Morton, Alison
Association Type: Maker
Place: Corris

Creation/Production

Morton, Alison
Role: Weaver
Place: Corris

Acquisition

Donation

Measurements

Length (mm): 400
Width (mm): 250
Depth (mm): 10

Techniques

Rag rug making (prodded)

Material

Cotton (fabric)

Location

In store-room
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