Packet
John Brown of Nailsea
Category
Historic Services / Laundry
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper, plastic and starch
Measurements
65 x 170 x 45 mm
Place of origin
Nailsea
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 17136
Summary
Part used packet of starch labelled: ROBIN / TRADITIONAL / HOT WATER STARCH. Red packet has a picture of two male figures on the front. Instructions for use on the back. A yellow suppliers label on the top reads: JOHN BROWN / NAILSEA 853368 / £1.63p. Starch in the box is packed in a clear polythene bag.
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
John Brown of Nailsea , supplier