Tuesday, 23 December 2025
Textile
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Northern Ireland arpillera: Alexander Mc Neill. (Photo: Deborah Stockdale)
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| Title of Textile: | Alexander Mc Neill |
| Maker: | Nora Glanville, Carnlough group |
| Country of Origin: | Northern Ireland |
| Year Produced: | 2013 |
| Size (cm): | 30cm x 50cm |
| Materials: | A mixture of natural and man made fabrics on a natural fabric backing |
| Type of Textile: | Arpillera |
| Description: | In this arpillera, Nora recalls the story of Alexander McNeill, a 45 year old worker at Carnlough South limestone quarries in the 1890s, a major source of employment in the area at that time. Historical sources reveal that Alexander fell into the scorching lime kiln, and was burned to death on February 20th, 1895.
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| Owner: | Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Museum Collection |
| Location: | Coleraine Museum, Northern Ireland |
| Original / Replica: | Original |
| Photographer: | Deborah Stockdale |
| Provenance: | Conflict Textile facilitated workshops, as part of "Stitching and Unstitching The Troubles" phase 1 & 2, 2012/2013. (HM0724) |
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