Curtain
Rufflett Giraffe
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cotton chintz, mercerised cotton and brass
Measurements
1220 mm (W); 2470 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 30560.1
Summary
One of four glazed printed cotton chintz curtains. With a floral design of red, blue, yellow flowers on a cream background with leaves and brown stems; in very good condition. Frill heading stitched 450mm down from top edge. Lined in plain weave cotton and stitched 350mm from hem edge. Cotton tape drawn up and looks new with ten brass hooks threaded through. Printed on tape in black : RUFFLETT GIRAFFE BRAND . Combination of hand and machine stitches.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Rufflett Giraffe