Dear Jennifer

Try John Boyd Textiles (www.johnboydtextiles.co.uk), they have been
producing horsehair fabric since the 19th century, so they may be worth a
look.



Rosamund Weatherall

Student Conservator
The Textile Conservation Centre, Winchester



Quoting Jennifer Feik <[log in to unmask]>:

> I am working on a historic couch from the 1870's.  I would really like to
> put a
> haircloth on the couch, but I don't know where to obtain one.  Does
> anyone know
> of a good source for this type of fabric?
>   Also, thank you to everyone who sent information on fiber
> identification
> resources.  You have been a great help!
>
>
>
> Jennifer Feik
> Associate Registrar
> Museum of Church History and Art
> (801) 240-0297
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>
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