Blotter
Houghton & Gunn
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
wood, brass, paper, velvet & satin
Measurements
330 x 240 mm
Place of origin
New Bond Street
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 287815
Summary
A navy blue velvet blotter to go with CAL/F/876, edged with gilt lines. The front decorated with the Harpur Crewe arms and motto in brass. Made by Houghton and Gunn of New Bond Street. The blotting paper lies between the pages of cream watered satin.
Marks and inscriptions
maker's/retailer's mark (inside)
Makers and roles
Houghton & Gunn, manufacturer