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Patchwork bedcover

David, Esther ()

Patchwork bedspread, mid 1800s. Made by Esther Miles of Berthlwyd, Llanfabon, and later of Berthlwyd, Pontypridd. Turkey red poplin applied to white cotton.

Patchwork bedcover
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Collection Area

Social & Cultural History

Item Number

56.494.11

Historical Associations

Associated Person/Body: David, Esther
Association Type: Use
Date: 19th century (mid/late)
Place: Llanfabon
Associated Person/Body: David, Esther
Association Type: Use
Date: 19th century (mid/late)
Place: Pontypridd

Creation/Production

David, Esther
Esther David (nee Miles) of Berthlwyd, Llanfabon and later of Berthlwyd, Pontypridd.
Place: Llanfabon
Period: 19th century (mid)

Acquisition

Donation

Measurements

Length (cm): 251
Width (cm): 168

Techniques

Appliqué
Patchwork
Patchwork
Quilting

Material

Cotton (fabric)

Location

In store-room
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