Memorial card
Buttons Ltd
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
1850 - 1860
Materials
Card
Place of origin
England
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Snowshill Wade Costume Collection, Gloucestershire
NT 1349397.2
Summary
Memorial card for Samuel Thurlow (1817-1906) contained in a pocket of coat 1349397.1, along with 9 assorted buttons. The card cream coloured with silver and black borders with 'In Loving Memory' on the front with a floral motif. Inside reads 'IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR FATHER Samuel Thurlow, who departed this life April 5th, 1906, Aged 89 Years. Interred in Yoxford Cemetery, April 10th'. On the opposite page is a poem.
Provenance
Given to National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade
Makers and roles
Buttons Ltd, button maker