Embroidery thread
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Embroidery thread
Measurements
30 mm (Width); 240 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 19936.28
Summary
A skein of dark blue wool thread with two cream paper bands around it with red print. One band reads: PEARSALL'S / WASHING / Filoselle / SILK / FAST BOILING / COLOURS. An additional stick on label reads: Shade No 38. The other band reads: WASHING FILOSELLE / Will wash with Soap and Boiling / water and not run. Avoid Soda, / Patent Soaps and Washing Powders. / Will also stand exposure to light. / Made in Britain. Shade No. 38.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.