Hand-sewn laundry bags

Two hand-sewn embroidered laundry bags, used to hold items for washing.
Object no :
SRDM001a, SRDM001b
Collection :
Housekeeping
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
Stranraer
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
linen, silk
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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