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Patchwork bedcover

Double-sided crazy patchwork bedcover made from irregular pieces of worsted and flannel in various patterned, striped and plain weave. Seams feather stitched in yellow, edged with black striped flannel. Almost all flannel petticoat fabric (red/black, grey/black/red, plain twill). Given as a wedding gift by the owner of Beulah Woollen Mill, Brecknockshire, in the 1880s.

Patchwork bedcover
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Collection Area

Social & Cultural History

Item Number

F80.262

Historical Associations

Associated Person/Body: member of donor's family
Association Type: use
Date: 1880s
Associated Person/Body: member of donor's family
Association Type: wedding present
Date: 1880s

Acquisition

Donation

Measurements

Length (cm): 179
Width (cm): 145

Techniques

patchwork

Material

wool (fabric)
flannel (wool)

Location

In store
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