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Sampler
Framed embroidered sampler depicting a ship in full sail, towing a rowing boat. Made by Jane Williams of Morfa Nefyn, about 1840s. Linen ground embroidered with coloured silks in stem and satin stitches. Elaborate and freely worked floral wavy stem border around three sides. Inscribed "A Gift for Ellis Roberts. When this you see remember me how many miles we distance be."
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
47.125.3
Creation/Production
Williams, Jane
Date: 1840s
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Height
(mm): 360
Width
(mm): 410
Techniques
hand embroidered
embroidery
Material
linen backed paper
silk (spun and twisted)
Location
In store
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