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Griffies, M.D. (Embroiderer)

WOOLLEN CANVAS, embroidered with coloured silks in cross, foursided and eye stitches. At the top, in six horizontal rows, separated by narrow bands of geometric ornament, are alphabets in capital and small letters, numerals to 3, and the name (damaged) "Eliza M D Griffies W . . . ms. 1819". Below there is a flowering plant in a pot, and lion, butterfly, crown, anchor, dog and floral designs symmetrically arranged in pairs. There is a zig-zag border.

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

97.371

Historical Associations

Associated Person/Body: Griffies, M.D.
Association Type: Embroideress

Creation/Production

Griffies, M.D.
Role: Embroiderer
Period: 1819

Acquisition

Purchase

Measurements

Height (cm): 32
Width (cm): 29

Techniques

Hand embroidered
Embroidery

Material

Canvas (wool)
Silk (spun and twisted)
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