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Object Name: Cross; St Brigid
Description: St. Brigid's cross made from oat straw and wire. This style of cross is known as 'Crown of Thorns' and is a series of lozenge/diamond shaped crosses made from two wire circles joined together with 5 larger diamond crosses and 12 smaller ones. Maker from Co. Tyrone.
Materials: Straw
wire : metal
Catalogue Number: HOYFM.14.1980
Copyright: National Museums NI

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