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Blanket
Blanket, 19th century. Dark indigo blue wool and natural white linen. Double cloth, narrow loom, very finely woven wool, linen and cotton. Pattern of stripes and geometric motifs with closely woven border. Ends rolled and hemmed, overstitching on selvage at sides. Predominantly navy on top and white on underside. Seamed down the centre. Woven near Caerwys, Flintshire, from linen spun by donor's grandmother or great-grandmother.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
57.486.1
Creation/Production
unknown
Date: 19th century
Acquisition
Donation, 1957
Measurements
Height
(mm): 180
Width
(mm): 600
Depth
(mm): 550
Location
St Fagans Gweithdy gallery : Weaving
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