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Shawl
Red shawl worn by Susanna Berrington Gruffydd Richards of Ty'r Eglwys, Llanofer. She was a harpist to Lady Llanofer [Llanover], after her father Thomas Gruffydd.
Bright red triangular shawl with fringes along its two shorter sides. Long diagonal side is cut on the bias and is unfinished. Made from 2/2 twill-woven wool. Fringe is 2-ply, Z-spun (each strand consists of eight S-spun singles yarns). The wool has been dyed after it was woven.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
53.48.14
Measurements
length (cm):short, fringed side (excl. fringe): 73
length (cm):long diagonal side (excl. fringe): 112
width (cm):(excl. fringe) 49.5
length (cm):fringe: 4.5 - 7
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