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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
Date: 1772
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Techniques
hand embroidered
embroidery
Material
wool (fabric)
silk (spun and twisted)
Location
In store
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