Pot holder
Maker & role
Unknown, Maker
Production date
Mid 20th Century
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Measurements
0 - Whole, L: 35 x W: 29cm (L: 350 x W: 290mm)
Credit line
Gift, 1997
Susannah Place Collection, Museums of History New South Wales
Susannah Place Collection, Museums of History New South Wales
Caption
Handmade pot holder, maker unknown, early 20th century, cotton and jute hessian
Description
Homemade from jute hessian which was probably sourced from a sugar sack or similar product packaging, this potholder is an example of adaptive reuse of materials, generally due to thrift or prudent household management.
The potholder measures 35 x 29cm, and its worn condition and scorch marks are evidence of practical use. The black tab attached to one corner indicates that the holder was hung on a nail or hook – probably near the oven or stove for easy reach. The fabric trim helps to reinforce seams and edges and prevent fraying where the hessian has been cut, while its floral patterning trim makes the item more decorative when visible to householders.
The potholder is one of many practical household items that belonged to Margaret and Tom Shaw of Longueville, NSW, and donated to the Museums of History NSW Susannah Place Museum collection by their daughter Penny Pike.
The potholder measures 35 x 29cm, and its worn condition and scorch marks are evidence of practical use. The black tab attached to one corner indicates that the holder was hung on a nail or hook – probably near the oven or stove for easy reach. The fabric trim helps to reinforce seams and edges and prevent fraying where the hessian has been cut, while its floral patterning trim makes the item more decorative when visible to householders.
The potholder is one of many practical household items that belonged to Margaret and Tom Shaw of Longueville, NSW, and donated to the Museums of History NSW Susannah Place Museum collection by their daughter Penny Pike.
Accession number
SP97/28
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