Casgliadau Arlein

FLANNEL, embroidered with coloured wools in cross stitch. At the top, in three rows preceded by a cross, are Gothic letters of the alphabet, numerals to 10, the date 1862, and the letters "R E". Below is the name "Nilde". At the bottom are a three-branched candlestick with lighted candles, two peacocks, two dogs and conventional trees. There is a narrow double-stripe border.

Source: Guide to the Collection of Samplers & Embroideries (Cardiff: National Museum of Wales, 1939) by F.G. Payne.