Easter egg part
Hamleys
Category
Papier-mâché
Date
Unknown
Materials
Papier-mâché and paper
Measurements
44 x 77 mm; 108 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Knightsbridge
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 14026.1
Summary
Lower half of papier-mâché Easter egg with hanging cord. Interior papered with white ground and small blue stars and dots. Internal serrated edging paper. Small circular label in white lettering on dark blue ground reads, Hamleys / 59 / KNIGHTSBRIDGE, / LONDON, / S.W.1. Exterior painted red with red embossed pattern around edge.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Hamleys