Blotting pad
Henrietta Maria Cust
Category
Leatherwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Leather, needlework and cardboard
Measurements
200 mm (H); 150 mm (W)
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1149145
Summary
Blotting pad. A cardboard blotting pad covered with red leather and a needlework floral panel. The label inside reads 'Portfolio worked by Henrietta Maria Cust for her Aunt Cust'.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
On a label inside the blotter: 'Portfolio worked by Henrietta Maria Cust for her Aunt Cust'.
Makers and roles
Henrietta Maria Cust, needleworker