Precious Tatters

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The hidden stories of worn, cast-off and ragged clothing of the past: re-using, re-making, and the history of second-hand.

About Emma Donovan

Endlessly curious researcher of the hidden stories of clothing and textiles, particularly historic re-using, re-making and the history of second-hand.

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