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Sampler
Jones, Mary (Welshpool)
(Maker)
Silk map sampler dated 1810 made by Mary Jones at school in Welshpool, Powys. Embroidered in silk threads and couched silk chenille. The design features a map of Wales with the counties marked out and labelled. The map is surrounded by a floral broder and there are flowers in each corner. Stitching is mostly satin and couching, the execution of the lettering is particulary fine.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
46.368.5
Creation/Production
Acquisition
Bequest
Measurements
Length
(cm): 29.4
Width
(cm): 27.3
Location
In store
Classification
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