Description
Retsol Australia “The Carnegie” tartan travel rug, labelled Wool–Mohair and made by The Geelong R.S. & S. Woollen Mills.
Rich blue, green, red, black and yellow checks combine with a textured woven finish and fringed ends. Measuring approximately 160 × 140 cm, it is a colourful throw for a sofa or armchair, a useful lap or travel rug, and an appealing piece of Australian textile history.
About the maker
Retsol was associated with the Returned Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Woollen and Worsted Co-operative Manufacturing Company in Geelong, established in 1920. The mill became known for woollen textiles, including travelling rugs. Surviving labels and rugs are held in Australian museum collections, documenting the brand’s place in the country’s textile industry.
Details
Brand: Retsol Australia
Label name: The Carnegie
Maker: The Geelong R.S. & S. Woollen Mills
Material: Wool–Mohair, as labelled
Pattern: multicolour tartan / plaid
Finish: fringed ends
Dimensions: approximately 160 × 140 cm
Net item weight: approximately 874 g, without packaging
Country of manufacture: Australia
Condition
In great condition. Please examine the photographs as part of the description.
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