Silk thread
Category
Textiles
Date
c 1856
Materials
Silk Paper/card
Measurements
35 mm (Width); 50 mm (Length)
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1154051.7
Summary
Floss silk. Dark pink floss silk wrapped around a piece of 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 and back of card: HILL/[...]URBITON HI[...] Reverse [...]he Choicest/ 10/0 Porter/ 12/0 Single/ 13/6 Best