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Welsh Costume: Rock & Co., no. 4, Welsh Peasantry, 1852

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Title: Welsh Peasantry / Rock & Co. London. / 6th. April, 1852
Description: Man and woman on horse, six women and pigs by cottage
(1) Woman in Welsh hat, goffered cap, cloak, apron, skirt, shoes with basket
(2) Woman with staved container on her head; no hat, goffered cap, shawl, short-sleeved gown
(3) Woman in Welsh hat, goffered cap, high-cut gown with tail hooked up behind; apron, skirt, shoes, umbrella and basket.
Note: Two of the women on the right are wearing hats which are shown as being Welsh in shape but not glossy and might be of felt.
Medium: steel engraving
Size: 9.2 x 11.5 cms.
Artist: T.O. (Monogram), [Thomas Onwhyn]
Engraver: Anon
Printer: Anon
Publisher: Rock and Co.
Date: 6.4.1852

Owner:
The National Library of Wales - Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru, PB348, Welsh costumes box 4 no. 187
Creator:
Rock & Co.
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