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Picture, silk
Silk needlework picture, circa 1710. Said to have been worked by a member of the Thomas family of Tre-groes. Formerly at Pwllywrach House, Colwinston.
Silk satin ground embroidered with silk and metalic threads. Depicting male and female figures in 18th century costume and a cupid figure by a river. Surrounding the figures are trees and flowers, the female hold regins to which a pair of swans is attached and there is a small dog by her side. The faces of the figures are painted in, but all other details are embroidered. Stitches used are as follows: stem, satin, florentine and french knots.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
42.326.2
Measurements
Length
(mm): 555
Width
(mm): 400
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