Bell pull
Category
Textiles
Date
circa 1920
Materials
Baste fibre, wool and metal
Measurements
1600 x 80 mm
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1156361
Summary
Embroidered bell pull. Fabric: Undyed baste fibre. Plain weave. Embroidery: Wool dyed two shades pink, gold, yellow and brown. In satin, straight, herringbone, stem, feather, open buttonhole, couched, speckling, buttonhole chain and French knot. Design: Flower and stem meander. Label: Laundry mark. Lining: As fabric. Trimming: Hook one end, bar one end. Structure: Hand sewn.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.