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The title of this piece suggests that it is in some way instructive, like a diagram. With its brilliant colour and almost hieratic disposition across the page, it unashamedly celebrates the worn and humble dishrag. The general depiction recalls a national flag, suggesting that the work of women in the home should be recognised as key to social cohesion and a source of pride, national and personal. At the same time, it is frayed and torn like the battle standard of an army which has fought long and hard. It thus suggests physically demanding effort and struggle - the 'constant battle' of the housewife against dirt and disorder perhaps? 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