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Wholecloth quilt made in 1929 by Mrs M. A. Thomas of Gelli, Rhondda, as a commission for the National Museum of Wales. Top cover of pale yellow and backing of green cotton sateen. Quilting pattern consists of central diamond with dragon motif flanked by pair of crossed leeks and two pairs of crossed daffodils. Stitched inscription: AMGUEDDFA GENEDLAETHOL CYMRU Y FLWYDDYN 1929. Rectangular field of trellis, with circular motif in each corner containing petalled flower. Edged with single chain.