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Carthen

unknown (Spinner)

Single-woven carthen, about 1880. Beige (originally purple/red) and navy diamond motif. Made in two pieces, seamed down centre. Beige warp, woven with dull green to form pattern of concentric diamonds overall. Head and foot rolled, and hand stitched. Sides left plain.

Carthen
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Collection Area

Social & Cultural History

Item Number

F88.151.2

Historical Associations

Associated Person/Body: Smith, Hopkin
Association Type: Owner
Date: 1880 (circa)
Place: Llancarfan

Creation/Production

unknown
Role: Spinner
Place: Llancarfan
Period: 1880 (circa)

Acquisition

Donation

Measurements

Length (cm): 208
Width (cm): 182

Material

Wool (fabric)
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