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Carthen
Morris, W.E.
(Weaver)
Red, yellow, white, orange carthen. Warp fringe. Side selfedge. An example of the work of W. E. Morris, Esgair Moel woollen mill, Welsh Folk Museum.
Pattern based on a carthen in the collection from the Lampeter district, Cardiganshire (29.210.1). Large check design consisting of blue and red bands 3¼" broad intersecting to give rectangles approx 10" x 8½" on red background; within this pattern there are geometrical designs in white and golden brown. On the reverse side, the background is in golden brown. No fringe.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
61.137.3
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Morris, W.E.
Association Type:
Place: Amgueddfa Werin Cymru | Welsh Folk Museum
Association Type:
Place: Esgair Moel Woollen Mill
Creation/Production
Demonstrating weaver at the Welsh Folk Museum (Esgair Moel woollen mill). He joined the Museum's staff in 1952 after working at various mills in west Wales, and as works manager at Meirion Mills, Dinas Mawddwy.
Role: Weaver
Place: Esgair Moel Woollen Mill
Period: 20th century (mid)
Acquisition
Collected Officially
Measurements
Length
(mm): 2400
Width
(mm): 2400
Material
Wool (fabric)
Location
National Wool Museum : Textile Gallery Wall of Blankets D4
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