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Buckram sample
A piece of Buckram, stiffened jute used inside hats and military caps etc. to give shape. Donated by David Wilkie, former employer of Jute Industries. He was 17/18 years old when he joined the mill. He started in auditing but moved on to the practical side in the industrial department. He went into the productiojn side as a Special Trainee, latterly manager, at Manhattan Works. When they started closing places down he went into sales, travelling around twine makers and carpet manufacturers such as Axminster and Wilton.
| Number: | DUNIH 2014.12.15 |
| Name: | Buckram sample |
| Date: | Not Specified |
| Location: | In Store |
