Hammock
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cotton, metal and wood
Measurements
1530 mm (Width); 2870 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 24748
Summary
Hammock made of striped cotton fabric in brown / rust with ecru zigzag design, fringed to two long sides. At one end a padded pillow with eight ropes attached to metal loop for hanging onto trees. At the opposite end the eight loops are attached through a wooden handle then tied to a circular metal clip.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.