Gallery Title
Gallery Title
Sandbags, Turkish
Accession Number NWHRM : 1783
Description
Two Turkish sandbags made from curtain material, found in the trenches at El Aresh redoubt in Gaza by men of the 1/4th Battalion, Norfolk Regiment in 1917
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This richly decorative material made from hand dyed yarn derives its pattern from the combination of coloured stripes and a chevron design. The texture is created by the contrast between the coloured wool and hand spun hemp. The hemp provides a golden sheen, similar to straw work.
Measurements
180 mm
Department
Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum
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