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Wall hanging
Embroidered wall hanging, part of a set from a room in Bryncunallt, near Chirk. They were probably made by Prudence Trevor, about 1710-20. Owned by the Trevor family from the time of their making until 1983.
Framed embroidery on canvas base. Brown background and larger motifs worked in wool gros point and finer details in silk petit point (frame added at later stage). Pastoral classical scenes along lower edge with central and upper areas decorated in oriental manner with bold colourful flowers, exotic birds and foliage.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F84.110.1
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Trevor family
Association Type: owner
Date: 18th century
Creation/Production
Trevor, Prudence
Acquisition
Purchase
Measurements
Height
(cm): 240
Width
(cm): 124
Techniques
embroidery
Material
wool (spun and twisted)
silk (spun and twisted)
cellulosic fibre (fabric)
wood
Location
St Fagans Castle : State bedroom, on wall
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