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Cushion cover
Cushion cover made from light blue silk satin, with a machine-made lace border. Painted scenes of buildings at Albert, Arras and Ypres, set in a green three-leaved clover. Silk ribbons applied for decoration. Purchased by a soldier from Ferndale as a gift for his wife while serving with the army during the First World War.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F90.143.2
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(cm): 56
Width
(cm): 56
Width
(cm): 6
Techniques
painted
sewing
appliqué
patchwork
Material
silk (fabric)
cotton (fabric)
satin (cotton)
lace (machine-made)
paint
Location
In store
Categories
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