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Wilkinson, Richard (Richard Wilkinson lived in Cwm, Ebbw Vale, but came from Lancashire to work in Marine Colliery in about 1920. He was a colliery overman. He led the team in the Marine disaster of 1927. His hobby was needlework. He died in 1959.)
Example of needlework created by Richard Wilkinson, a coal miners whose hobby was needlework.
This example is a large square tablecloth with flowers embroidered at each corner and around centre.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2014.99/6
Creation/Production
Wilkinson, Richard
Date:
Acquisition
Donation, 15/12/2014
Measurements
Length
(mm): 1000
Width
(mm): 1000
Material
textile
Location
In store
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