Bell pull
Category
Textiles
Date
circa 1920
Materials
Baste fibre, cotton and metal
Measurements
1800 x 113 mm
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1156362
Summary
Embroidered bell pull. Fabric: Undyed baste fibre. Unbalanced weave. Embroidery: Cotton dyed red, blue and beige. In herringbone, stem and laid work, and creton. Design: Exotic styalised flower motifs. Lining: Beige cotton. Satin weave. Trimming: Hook one end, bar and broken chain one end. Structure: Hand sewn.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.