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FLANNEL, embroidered with coloured wools in cross stitch. At the top, in three rows preceded by a cross, are Gothic letters of the alphabet, numerals to 10, the date 1862, and the letters "R E". Below is the name "Nilde". At the bottom are a three-branched candlestick with lighted candles, two peacocks, two dogs and conventional trees. There is a narrow double-stripe border.
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
20.254.33
Acquisition
Purchase
Measurements
Height
(cm): 17
Width
(cm): 27
Techniques
hand embroidered
embroidery
Material
flannel (wool)
wool (spun and twisted)
Location
In store
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