Tent centrepiece
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, metal and canvas
Measurements
258 mm (Height); 180 mm (Diameter)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 24700
Summary
Tent centrepiece - Two wooden discs held together by metal straps screwed into each disc, to form a centrepiece for a tent. The edges of the combined discs contain eight holes, all metal lined, to take the tent poles. The upper disc is covered with two circular layers of canvas, the top one much smaller than the bottom. Bottom canvas nailed to wood and top canvas screwed. Base has ink writing reading; Central piece belonging to Bell Tent / Bell Tent / Bell Tent. Also a handwritten and printed paper label stuck on base reads; Central Piece belonging to Bell Tent. / RIDOUTS ECONOMY LABEL / These Labels enable you re-use envelopes. / Made by Ridouts, Ltd, Whitstable, Kent. 1d per packet. (Copyright).
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.