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Fit o' the Toon: People - Nell Teviotdale

Nell Teviotdale wearing the traditional dress for going out to sell fish. She is wearing a second 'blue coat' on top of the first heavy woollen skirt. This second skirt is bunched at the back to provide a support for the 'rip', or creel, she is carrying. It is also folded up at the front to create a pouch.

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