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Quilted cushion
James, Doris (Born 2 March 1923 in Senghenydd, the only child of Dai and Daisy James. Lived for most of her life in Abertridwr. Trained as a hairdresser in Cardiff, and ran her own business from her home (High St, Abertridwr). In later years, she worked as a civil servant in the Welsh Office until her retirement in 1982. Died in 2015, aged 92.)
Quilted cushion made by Doris James (1923-2015), a hairdresser from Abertridwr. The work was awarded a prize at the National Eisteddfod in 1950, and at a quilting exhibition held in the grounds of St Fagans Castle in 1951. The event was staged in conjunction with the Festival of Britain.
Square rose pink cushion with filling. Cover made from crepe fabric. Both sides hand quilted in even running stitch. The front has an 'Abertridwr star' in centre on diamond shaped field with spiral filling, with overlapping shell filling in each corner. The back has overall pattern of double trellis. Continuous strip of piping all around edge. Name and address of maker attached in one corner (on back).
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F04.15.1
Creation/Production
James, Doris
Date: 1950
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(cm): 42
Width
(cm): 42
Techniques
quilting
Material
crêpe (fabric)
Location
In store
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