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Sampler
Embroidered sampler. Fine cross-stitch and [other] stitches in silk on fine woollen (?) ground fabric. Stylised floral border, stylised plant (some in vessels) and animal motifs in fine cross-stitch (symmetrically arranged). All surrounding a large central flower motif (tailor's buttonhole stitch) and two rectangles with text. Top: prayer/poem of three verses. Bottom: 'Mary Davies's work Carmarthen August the 10 1624'.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
38.94
Creation/Production
Davies, Mary
Date: 1824
Acquisition
Purchase
Measurements
Height
(cm): 56.2
Width
(cm): 42.9
Techniques
tabby
weaving
embroidery
cross stitch
embroidery
Material
silk (fabric)
wool (fabric)
Location
In store
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