Child's smock
Category
Costume
Date
circa 1908
Materials
Cotton, silk and metal
Measurements
610 mm (H)
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1152287
Summary
Child's smock. A child's silk smock dated 1908 (circa). The fabric is of cream wild silk, plain weave with slub and embroidery of ivory silk smocking; stem; button hole; and satin. Trimmed with four self fabric and embroidered buttons; three press studs; one hook and eye. Lined with white cotton, satin weave. Hand sewn. Worn by either Simon IV or Philip III.
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.