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LINEN, embroidered with coloured silks in cross, stem, split, chain and knotted stitches. Contains the Lord's Prayer and the date 1739 surrounded by flower and bird, including peacock, designs. Unfinished portions have been inked in.
Source: Guide to the Collection of Samplers & Embroideries (Cardiff: National Museum of Wales, 1939) by F.G. Payne.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
36.351.5
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Height
(mm): 550
Width
(mm): 400
Depth
(mm): 28
Techniques
hand embroidered
embroidery
Material
canvas (linen)
silk (spun and twisted)
Location
In store
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