Silk thread
Category
Textiles
Date
C. 1856
Materials
Silk Paper/card
Measurements
50 mm (Width); 61 mm (Length)
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1154051.12
Summary
Floss silk. Eau de nil floss silk wrapped around part of a printed trade card.Possibly 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 card: [...] & SON, / [...]ND GILDERS, /[...] MOUNTED. / [...]ADE TO ANY SIZE. / Repository Adjoining.