Room
Charles Paget Wade (Shortlands 1883 - Evesham 1956)
Category
Models
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cardboard
Measurements
36 mm (H)55 mm (W)20 mm (D)
Place of origin
Belgium
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1339181
Summary
Model room - Matchbox containing a model room made possibly by Charles Paget Wade. Tray lied with paper featuring a colour printed window with yellow blind,. Attached to the paper 'wall' is a Black Forest clock complete with metal dial and pendulum. Miniature furniture comprises a painted cupboard, a wooden chair, a painted table and bench. Painted figure in a blue jumper at the table, and a wood cat by the cupboard. The sleeve top label is 'Mail Brand Impregnated Safety Matches. Made in Belgium. Average 45 matches'. Remainder of sleeve covered in blue paper.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.
Makers and roles
Charles Paget Wade (Shortlands 1883 - Evesham 1956)