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 Use the links in the listing below to find related items CONTRIBUTOR: Scottish Library, Edinburgh Central Library COLLECTION NAME: I F Grant CREATOR: Margaret Fay Shaw (Mrs J L Campbell) |
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Heather rope, which was twisted by hand, was stronger and more durable than that made with rushes or straw, and was used in the Outer Hebrides to secure thatching. It was eventually replaced by imported coir rope IDENTIFIER: QZP99_93154_08_08 Find out more about - Isabel Grant
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