Box lid
J. W. Spear & Sons Limited
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cardboard
Measurements
25 x 250 mm; 200 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Germany
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 15299.1
Summary
Lid to cardboard box containing six sewing cards. Lid labelled in red letters against black background, SPEAR'S / SAFE / SIMPLE / SEWING. Lid is decorated with sewn cards in varuious colours. Also printed on cover, CARDS PRINTED AT THE SPEAR WORKS, BAVARIA / BOXED IN ENGLAND. BRITISH WOOL. On inside are extensive instructions and illustrations in black print on white label.
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
J. W. Spear & Sons Limited, manufacturer