Blanket
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wool
Measurements
1150 mm (W); 2000 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 31738.3
Summary
Grey woollen blanket with red blanket stitched top and bottom. Sewn on to one side is a smaller blanket with wide red and navy stripes, attached by long white running stitch. This is full of holes and worn areas. In one corner is a Cash's name tape in red reading; RICHARD WRAXALL. In the same corner is a white label with blue printing reading; National price Controlled / Blanket No 516 SIZE 60 (inches) by 80 (inches) Weight 4 lbs / Selling Price to Public inc P. tax / 22/5. / This label must not be removed before purchase by public, vide section 1(3) / of the goods and sevices (Price Control) Act 1941. Poor condition.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.