Objektnummer
91/39
Beskrivelse
Willow bands are used for tying bundles of willow rods to be used by basketmakers. This willow band is tied in a traditional way; it was made when damp, so as to allow the willow's natural springiness to help form the knot which stays in place when dried.
Fysisk beskrivelse
1 willow band: good condition
Arkivhistorik
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: WILLOW BAND // Accession number: 91/39 // … // Recorder: JMB // Date: 19.9.91 // Description: Willow band tied in the traditional way. It is made when damp and the willow’s natural springiness helps form the knot which stays in place once it has dried. // Dimensions: 18.0 cms wide // Associated information: Used to tie a bundle of willow sticks.’
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