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Patchwork bedcover
Patchwork bedcover, mid-19th century. Supposedly made by three sisters from Darowen - Mair, Jane and Elizabeth Richards. Made from a variety of cotton prints. Unlined. Rows of flower-heads, hexagons, squares and chevrons with occasional stars, diamonds and leaves. Other motifs include horses, a harp, a peacock and a church. Inscriptions include 'Mair' (in bardic script - Coelbren y Beirdd) and the initials of various Richards family members and friends.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
66.48
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Richards family
Association Type: use
Date: 19th century (mid/late)
Associated Person/Body: Richards, Mair
Association Type: use
Date: 19th century (mid/late)
Creation/Production
Richards family
Acquisition
Bequest, 1966
Measurements
Height
(mm): 2420
Width
(mm): 2050
Techniques
patchwork
Material
cotton (fabric)
Location
In store
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