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Patchwork bedcover

Person / Body: Griffiths, Miss Annie

Crazy patchwork bedcover made in the 1880s by Annie Griffiths of Tal-y-Sarn, Caernarfonshire (b. 1824).

Made from velvet and cords arranged in diamonds, mainly of blue and black, within 30cm squares of various shades of red. Shaded red and yellow wool embroidery in feather stitch. Lining of red cotton damask.

Collection Area

Social & Cultural History

Item Number

F73.236

Creation/Production

Griffiths, Miss Annie
Role: maker
Date: 1880s

Acquisition

, 30/7/1973

Measurements

length (cm):240
width (cm):193

Techniques

patchwork

Material

cotton (fabric)
velvet
corduroy (cotton)

Location

In store
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