Crumb cloth
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 18206
Summary
Very large, heavily glazed linen crumb cloth. Diamond and flower pattern in two shades of beige; for use under dining table to protect carpet from spilt food and drink. Dimensions unknown, being tightly pressed and folded. Wrapped in brown paper, (overall measurement 680mm x 290mm) and tied with string. Adhesive blue and white label reads; Pullars of Perth / Cleaners and Dyers / Sent out 27/2/36 / No.BR1709 / The Lady Wraxall / Tyntesfield / Lin. C.C / Price 38/8.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Marks and inscriptions
Pullars of Perth / Cleaners and Dyers / Sent out 27/2/36 / No.BR1709 / The Lady Wraxall / Tyntesfield / Lin. C.C / Price 38/8