Fabric sample
Lady Sleigh
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
silk brocade
Measurements
280 mm (Width); 210 mm (L)
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 292034
Summary
Piece of blue silk brocade with gilt and silver thread woven in curved wave-like design. Red and white striped selvage along one edge, two sides hemmed. A paper label is incribed in ink; 'Piece of Lady Sleigh's wedding dress' and sewn to the sample. B170
Marks and inscriptions
Piece of Lady Sleigh's wedding dress (paper label inscribed in ink and sewn to sample)
Makers and roles
Lady Sleigh