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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
Creation/Production
Griffies, M.D.
Date: 1819
Acquisition
Purchase
Measurements
Height
(cm): 32
Width
(cm): 29
Techniques
hand embroidered
embroidery
Material
canvas (wool)
silk (spun and twisted)
Location
In store
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