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Patchwork quilt

William, Sian (Fani Fach) (Quilter)

Patchwork quilt made in about 1882 by Sian William (known as Fani Fach), Ponterwyd. She was possibly an itinerant quilter.

Top cover of large printed cotton squares and triangles arranged in a geometric design. Predominant colours are pink, brown, cream and green. Reverse of floral striped cotton. Quilting pattern consists of concentric circles in the centre of field with small circles, spirals and diamonds in borders.

Collection Area

Social & Cultural History

Item Number

49.329.1

Historical Associations

Associated Person/Body: William, Sian (Fani Fach)
Association Type:
Date: 1882 (circa)
Place: Ponterwyd

Creation/Production

William, Sian (Fani Fach)
Role: Quilter
Place: Ponterwyd
Period: 1882 (circa)

Acquisition

Donation

Measurements

Length (cm): 214
Width (cm): 192

Techniques

Patchwork

Material

Cotton (fabric)

Location

In store-room
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