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Lewis, Eliza (Knitter)

Pair of white woollen knee-length stockings ('death socks'). Made in about 1850 by Eliza Lewis to be worn on her body after her death. Knitted at Esgair-onnen Farm, Llanarth, from the farm's hand-spun wool. The stockings survived as Eliza Lewis suffered from dropsy (swelling of soft tissue) in her later years.

White woollen knee-length pattern knit socks with details and inscriptions using maroon wool. Knitted lettering around top edge reads 'Eliza Lewis'.

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Collection Area

Social & Cultural History

Item Number

41.51.1-2

Historical Associations

Associated Person/Body: Lewis, Eliza
Association Type: Owner
Date: 1850 (circa)
Place: Llanarth

Creation/Production

Lewis, Eliza
Role: Knitter
Place: Llanarth
Period: 1850 (circa)

Acquisition

Donation

Measurements

Length (mm): 600
Width (mm): 220

Techniques

Knitting

Material

Wool (spun and twisted)

Location

In store-room
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