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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: | Scotts Industrial Estate
Fishwick Street
Rochdale,
OL16 5NA | FAX: | 01706 750809 | Telephone: | 01706 641085 | Identifier: | oai:www.cornucopia.org.uk:2196 | Go to resource |
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