DUSTER HOLDER

H1995.211

Burlap duster holder made from used Colonial Sugar Refinery 70LB sugar bag. Sugar bag has multi-coloured binding on edges, and flowers appliqued on front. Embroidered in wool is word: 'DUSTERS'. Opening flap shows appliqued 'gollywog' stereotyped figure, as if hanging out clothes or doing domestic task.
Hand and machine sewn. Has two loops for hanging at top. On reverse side - '...SUGAR/ REFINERY/ PURE CANE SUGAR 70 LBS/ PERTH/ 1A'.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1995.211
Accession Date: 8 Feb 1995
Credit: A. Winchester

Material

Wool/Textile0 - Whole
Cotton/Textile
Synthetic Polymer/Synthetic/Polymer
Hessian/Textile

Measurement

length740mm
width450mm

 


 

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