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Short quilted bed jacket made and designed by Irene Morgan (nee Davies) of Porthcawl (originally from Aberdare), 1948. Made from a pale dull pink floral brocaded synthetic fabric, with plain apricot fabric lining. Entirely hand stitched seams. Long wide sleeves. Collar turned back to show lining. Two button fastening (self fabric covered buttons and two made loops). Main body (back, front sides and sleeves) quilted in shell pattern with border of small leaves and outer border of trellis all around front edges, hem and sleeve edges. Possibly relating to a prize certificate awarded to Irene Morgan at the National Eisteddfod, 1948.