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Canvas ground embroidered with coloured wools in cross stitch. Border of wavy stem with leaves and buds. At top is the maker's inscription "Rebcca (sic) Thomas Age 18 Pontypidd (sic) / 1865." Upper part: detached floral, bird and crown motifs, mostly in pairs. Lower part: large motif of church with flock of tiny bird motifs above.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
29.431
Acquisition
Purchase
Measurements
Height
(mm): 564
Width
(mm): 550
Techniques
hand embroidered
embroidery
Material
canvas
wool (spun and twisted)
Location
In store
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