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This ribbon sample book dates from 1805-1811, the maker is unknown.
Coventry was the centre of silk ribbon weaving in England from around 1700 until the middle of the 20th century. For many years it was the main industry in Coventry, employing thousands of people.
This 8-space jacquard loom was made in 1845 by Thomas Wilkinson, a Coventry loom maker
This is a handwritten note which was kept in George Eliot's friend, Cara Bray’s, sewing box
This is an album of views of Coventry made by artist William Henry Brooke between 1819 and 1820
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