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16 October 2014
Social Change: Employment 1945 to 1979

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Scottish carpet manufacturers produced a vast range of carpet patterns and designs to appeal to the tastes of customers in Britain and abroad. Designers employed by the carpet companies were encouraged to make full use of the dye colours available, as well as ability of the factory workers and their machines to produce intricate and innovative patterns.


Original hand painted design.

Original hand painted design


Original hand painted design.

Original hand painted design


Original hand painted design.

Original hand painted design

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