Palm fibre Brush

A brush, or broom, used for sweeping the floor. It is made from stands of palm fibre bound together with twine.

Further Information

  • Type: Domestic equipment
  • Object: Palm fibre Brush
  • Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 630mm [L] x 90mm [W] x 80mm [C]
  • Production Date: Pre 1960
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Harry Hamilton Johnston
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1960.20.213

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