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Decorated slate slab
Carved decorative slate. Circular pattern based on flowers supported by semi-circular shapes. Flanked on each corner and supporting the patterns are four repeated symbols. Three holes are drilled through the slate all being within the art work, one of the holes is drilled in the centre. The carved artwork on Ffestiniog slate was prepared by Mr Bob Roberts of Rhiw, Blaenau Ffestiniog during the 1930s, as part of his apprenticeship at the Oakeley Slate Quarries, Blaenau Ffestiniog.
This carved artwork on Ffestiniog slate was prepared by Mr Bob Roberts of Rhiw, Blaenau Ffestiniog during the 1930s, as part of his apprenticeship at the Oakeley Slate Quarries, Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2000.185
Measurements
Length
(mm): 800
Width
(mm): 430
Height
(mm): 13
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