Grass Hammock

A hammock, made from natural and darkened fibres, woven to create a geometric design. The Hammock is fringed by tassels. This was originally part of the Wellcome Historical Medical Museum collection. It was acquired by the British Museum in 1954.

Further Information

  • Type: Domestic equipment
  • Object: Grass Hammock
  • Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 700mm [W]
  • Production Date: Pre 1954
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1954.23.3426

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