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Woollen canvas ground, embroidered with coloured silks in cross and various flat stitches. Narrow border of floral wavy stem. Divided into two compartments horizontally by a wavy line. In first: verse addressed to parents, flanked by vertical interwoven wavy lines. In second: naturalistic thatched cottage motif, with 1772 on gable, two beehives with bees and two trees in fenced garden. Below: maker's inscription.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
36.351.9
Creation/Production
Watkinson, Charlotte
Acquisition
Donation
Techniques
Hand embroidered
Embroidery
Material
Wool (fabric)
Silk (spun and twisted)
Location
In store-room
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