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Jones, Miss Ann
(Knitter)
Pair of knitted stockings, apparently unworn. Knitted by Ann Jones, Rhydcymerau, 1870.
Red and blue chevron pattern (width = seven rows of knitting). Straight stripes on heel and foot and narrow stripes (= 1 row of knitting) on toe. Upper edge: 2.3cm of single rib stitch (1 rib/1 purl alternating), followed by 6cm of a check pattern. Initials 'AJ' are embroidered on the area of check pattern (at the upper centre front) using pink wool.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
45.338.1-2
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Jones, Miss Ann
Association Type:
Date: 1870 (circa)
Place: Rhydcymerau
Creation/Production
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(mm): 550
Width
(mm): 230
Length
(mm): 550
Width
(mm): 230
Techniques
Knitting
Embroidery
Material
Wool (spun and twisted)
Location
St Fagans Gweithdy gallery : Knitting
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