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Embroidered cloth from Park Farm, early 20th Century

Embroidered cloth from Park Farm, early 20th Century
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A handmade protective cloth used at Park Farm in the early 20h century. It is embroidered with the letter 'K', possibly by Kathleen Rumming as a child.

Year:
1900-1930
Type:
Embroidery
Location:
Lydiard House
Owner:
Swindon Borough Council
Reference:
LYD 1998.101
Copyright:
Lydiard House
Last updated on:
Monday 15th May 2023

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