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Purse
Derw Factory
(Woollen mill)
Large purse. Green, blue and dark brown with brown lining.
Purse 18 x 9cm, larger than .1-.72, edges finished with overlocker stitches in pale brown thread, 2 compartments. Lining and divider has the appearance of suede, but is made of tabby woven fabric with brown flock coating which is held in place by a rubberised binder. Unfinished: missing a metal clasp fastening.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
DF 90.99/86
Creation/Production
Glyntaf Fabrics was the owner of Derw Mills (info taken from Wool Industry CMS)
Role: Woollen mill
Place: Pentre-cwrt (Carms. area)
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(cm): 18
Width
(cm): 9.5
Techniques
Woven
Material
Wool (fabric)
Rubber
Location
In store
Classification
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