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A lovespoon made by the shepherd of Wern-ddu, Taf Fechan, early in the nineteenth century
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| Title | A lovespoon made by the shepherd of Wern-ddu, Taf Fechan, early in the nineteenth century |
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| Description | Lovespoons are the most famous of the Welsh love tokens and were given by suitors to their sweethearts from around the seventeenth century. The custom died out in the nineteenth century but they continued to be carved especially in some country districts. Making lovespoons became something of an art form and they were often produced for woodwork competitions and Eisteddfodau. The lovespoons shown here are from Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery and represent one of Wales's best collections. [Source: D. C. Perkins, 'Lovespoons from Wales' (Swansea, 1989)] |
| Item URL | https://www.peoplescollection.wales/items/8607 |
| Date | 1800 to 1899 |
| Community archive | People's Collection Wales |
| Subject |
Art Carvings Courtship Lovespoons |
| Level | Item |
| Author | Gathering The Jewels |
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