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92/95
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A small coil of tarred twine, probably a mixture of jute and sisal, used in thatching. The twine is used with a thatching needle to fix the thatch to the battens. This tar makes the twine last longer.
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1 small coil of tarred twine: probably jute and sisal
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MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – ‘Description: A small coil of tarred twine – probably a mixture of jute and sisal. // Dimensions: not measured // Associated information: The twine is used with a thatching needle to fix the thatch to the battens. The tar makes the twine last longer. // References: …'
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- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_15974.tif - High resolution image