Tie-back
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cord and silk
Measurements
15 mm (Width); 90 mm (Length); 130 mm (Length); 200 mm (Diam); 180 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 18678.2.1
Summary
One of a set of five curtain tie-backs, consisting of a large tassel and a thick suspension cord of dark green, red and gold wool. The tassel skirt is gold and green with some silky red and beige strands. The head consists of three silk covered pink/gold balls with gold trim.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.