Bed sheet
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Textile
Measurements
2200 mm (Width); 3055 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 33404.9
Summary
A white cotton double sheet, two selvedges have been joined together but seperated now by a tear. Both sides have narrow machined hems with machined patches. Small machined hem at bottom with wider hem at top having drawn threadwork. Machine embroidered in red; GAG / 24 / 1912. Additionally embroidered in red; T. Bottom hem has a faded laundry mark reading; 126.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.