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Sofa
Sofa upholstered with patchwork of Berlin woolwork squares; consists of upholstered back, curved arms and seat (all seperately covered with woolwork and then fixed together). Standing on four moulded legs with ceramic castor. Each woolwork square has a paper label glued to its reverse side with the name of the original embroiderer. Berlin woolwork consists of a variety of patterns and pictures including shells, animals, figures, plaids, ribbon work and chenille embroidery. Some very finely worked.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F98.12.39
Acquisition
Purchase, 4/2/1998
Measurements
Length
(cm): 197
Width
(cm): 68
Height
(cm): 90
Material
wood
wool (fabric)
metal
Location
St Fagans Castle : Withdrawing room
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