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By the Pricking of my Thumbs

Calyx and stalk of Dipsacus sativus (the Fullers Teasel), threaded on to wire and coiled. Dyed black using Indian ink Gather-ing Commission for Somerset Art Works and the Somerset National Trust for site specific work at Stoke Sub Hamdon Priory, Somerset. Curated by Craftspace.
9iy3hrv2qkyxwgxnbc86w Gillian Widden

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