Sword frog
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Suede, silk and brass
Measurements
130 mm (Width); 650 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 17215.5.13.2
Summary
One of two suede leather sword frogs. White with discoloured white silk adjustable straps and brass fittings. Part of the uniform / court dress worn by Sir Arthur Lawley during his time as Governor of Western Australia 1901 to 1902, Lieutenant-Governor the Transvaal 1902 to 1905 and Governor of Madras 1906 to 1911.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.