Casgliadau Arlein

Framed embroidered sampler depicting a ship in full sail, towing a rowing boat. Made by Jane Williams of Morfa Nefyn, about 1840s. Linen ground embroidered with coloured silks in stem and satin stitches. Elaborate and freely worked floral wavy stem border around three sides. Inscribed "A Gift for Ellis Roberts. When this you see remember me how many miles we distance be."