Wrapping paper
Harvey Nichols and Co Ltd
Category
Ephemera
Date
1959
Materials
Paper
Measurements
550 mm (Width); 730 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Knightsbridge
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 18046.3
Summary
A piece of brown wrapping paper around white linen damask dining tablecloths (NT18046.1 and NT18046.2). A white paper label printed around its edge and incorporating a royal crest reads; By appointment drapers to her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother / HARVEY / NICHOLS / Telephone Belgravia 5000 / HARVEY NICHOLS & Co LTD / KNIGHTSBRIDGE LONDON SW1. Handwriting on the label reads; 4yds x 2 / Lady Wraxall / Tyntesfield, / Bristol / 2 T . Cloths / 4 x 2 - / 601/1 / 19/1/59.
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
Harvey Nichols and Co Ltd, retailer