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Embroidered picture
Burgess, Cefyn
(Designer)
Freehand machine embroidered picture of Bethel Chapel, Aberystwyth, with pink columns and red fencing. The ground fabric is cream twill woven wool with layers of wool, cotton and possibly synthetic fabrics appliqued on top to make up the image. Needle-felting is also used in some areas to matt the fibres together and provide surface texture.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F10.106.2
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Burgess, Cefyn
Association Type: Designer
Date: 2009
Place: Deganwy
Associated Person/Body: Amgueddfa Werin Cymru | St Fagans: National History Museum
Association Type: Purchased
Date: 2010
Place: Rhuthun | Ruthin
Associated Person/Body: Capel Bethel, Aberystwyth
Association Type: Commemoration
Date: 2009
Place: Aberystwyth
Creation/Production
Acquisition
Purchase
Measurements
Height
(cm): 44
Width
(cm): 39
Depth
(cm): 2.4
Techniques
Appliqué
Patchwork
Material
Fabric
Location
National Wool Museum
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