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Patchwork quilt
Patchwork quilt made by Mrs Rachel Fowler of Blaenafon, about 1866. She was a well-known dressmaker who made gowns for Augusta Hall (Lady Llanover).
White cotton with appliqued design on front. Design consists of four large panels each consisting of four flowers and stems in the form of a cross at the centre of which is a floret. Between the stems are bird, twig and flower motifs. Corners have four converging hearts from which springs four other hearts at right angles. Decoration in applique are in light green, yellow and red on white background.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
66.335
Historical Associations
Association Type:
Date: 1866 (circa)
Associated Person/Body: Hall, Augusta (Lady Llanover)
Association Type:
Creation/Production
Fowler, Mrs Rachel
Acquisition
Donation, 1966
Measurements
Length
(cm): 227
Width
(cm): 223
Techniques
appliqué
patchwork
patchwork
quilting
Material
cotton (fabric)
Location
In store
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