After decortification the fibre is laid out in the sun to dry and be bleached, 1945
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011U/434
Scope and Contents
Showing African workers laying the sisal out on the drying lines. The typewritten caption continues 'if conditions are favourable during the dry season the fibre is dried in twelve hours'.
Dates
- Creation: 1945
Conditions Governing Access
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition.
Former / Other Reference
DEA 24/41
General
SG.
Finding aid date
2003-11-18 10:06:43+00:00
Includes index.
Geographic
Repository Details
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