ROPE MAT, framed
CH1970.781
Label inside frame reads: This mat of the last sailing-ship era was in use for some 34 years (1920-1954). It is all hand-plaited and sewn from pure manila hauser rope-yarns. The double plaited sennit is over 60 ft long and is made into the "Ocean Wave" knot; the single plaited sennit is over 120 ft long and sewn into "roses" and single "waves".
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1970.781 |
|---|---|
| Accession Date: | 8 Sep 1970 |
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