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Sampler
Lewelyn, Mary
(Embroiderer)
Map sampler of England and Wales with inscription. In contemporary frame.
WOOLEN CANVAS, embroidered with coloured silks in chain and cross stitches. A map entitled "England and Wales". At the bottom is the inscription: "Mary Lewelyn made this / in november 1814". There is an oval floral border. From the Vale of Glamorgan.
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
38.863.1
Creation/Production
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(mm): 616
Width
(mm): 511
Depth
(mm): 61
Techniques
Hand embroidered
Embroidery
Material
Canvas (wool)
Silk (spun and twisted)
Location
In store
Classification
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