Silk thread
Category
Textiles
Date
c 1856
Materials
Silk Paper
Measurements
42 mm (Width); 80 mm (Length)
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1154051.11
Summary
Floss silk. Medium pink floss silk wrapped around a folded envelope addressed to J.Scott Esq., Upper Swanthorpe, Crondall, nr. Farnham. Post-marked 'Odiam DE11 1856A' and with a one penny stamp. C.1856.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
Front of envelope: J. Scott, Esq.,/ Upper Swanthorpe,/ Crondall,/ nr. Farnham/ [there is a flourished line under the address] [Postmark] Odiam DE 11 1856A