Item 119: Castle Hedingham Handloom Weavers: Velvet weaving
File — Box: 10, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Black and white image of an older man with a beard standing at a loom with velvet weaving on it. The man is using an instrument to cut the pile on the velvet. Printed on reverse: "Velvet Weaving - The wires are cut from the fabric with a trevette to create the sumptuous Silk pile. Castle Hedingham handloom weavers" Castle Hedingham is located near Halstead, Essex England. ca. 1970s. 10 x 15 cm.
Format: Postcard.
Dates
- 1842-2003
Language of Materials
Collection material in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian
Conditions Governing Access
From the Collection:
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Extent
6.33 cubic feet
Repository Details
Part of the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives Repository
Contact:
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Ithaca NY 14853
227 Ives Hall
Ithaca NY 14853