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Description: | The large costume and textile collection reflects both the social history of the Borough and also products of the local textile industries and dates mainly from the 20th century, with some earlier items. Women's clothing forms the most significant part of the costume collection. There are also product examples from the local textile industries and hatting trade. Decorative textiles include a good collection of banners linked to local organisations etc. and there are also domestic handicrafts of the 19th and 20th century such as sewing and embroidery. | Subjects: | Costume & Textile | Source: | Cornucopia - Discovering UK Collections | Address: | Arts and Heritage Centre
The Esplanade
Rochdale Lancashire United Kingdom,
OL16 1AQ | FAX: | 01706 342154 | Telephone: | 01706 864986 | Identifier: | oai:www.cornucopia.org.uk:2180 | Go to resource |
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