Christmas card
Sharpe's Classic
Category
Ephemera
Date
Unknown
Materials
Card and pencil
Measurements
190 x 117 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1154414
Summary
Christmas card. A folded Christmas card with a picture of three singing monks within a simple structure with NOEL underneath. Greetings inside with inscription . Small piece of paper inside with a handwritten verse and attribution.
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
Inside right, under greeting: From Audrey Verso: 9 + C283 / 4 80 [in circle] / SHARPES CLASSIC / MADE IN ENGLAND On small piece of paper inside card: I must go into the city / For to sit on a committee / Ach y fi! Oh! What a pity! / Wont you join my little ditty? / Wa [...] you ever see etc. / William Wordsworth
Makers and roles
Sharpe's Classic , manufacturer