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Tools of the Trade

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Linen is perhaps the worlds oldest textile and is derived from varieties of the Flax plant.

Here we take you on a sensory journey, describing the growing cycle, relaying the traditional stages of production and illustrating how this textile is manufactured today using sight, sound, smell and touch. With image, song, scent bottle and touch tray, we pick up the threads of cultural union that tie Scotland into Europe from plant to product.

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Tools of the Trade

Display Sharing Material Culture

All about the tools used in making and processing linen

Our Linen Millie doll wears a belt round her waist holding some of the tools used by linen workers.

Linen Millie Doll, constructed from tea towel commemorating women of the linen industry

Linen Millie Doll, constructed from tea towel commemorating women of the linen industry

 

 

 

 

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