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Rushen Camp felt brooch

Date made: 1940-1945

Place made: Port Erin

Description: A felt brooch made from pieces of coloured felt and felt covered wire, the brooch has a safety pin fastening on the back. The felt flowers are red, purple and yellow felt with the stems made from felt covered wire.

The donor was a member of the civilian staff in the Rushen Internment Camp who purchased and was given several craft items made by the internees.

Measurements: overall: 7 cm x 4 cm x 2 cm

Materials: felt, steel

Object name: brooch

Collection: Costume & Textiles Collection

ID Number: 2008-0187/3

Subject tags : #WW2INTERNMENTMUSEUMCOLLECTIONS

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