Mattress pad
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Hessian, brass and cotton
Measurements
750 mm (Width); 1780 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 40264.28
Summary
A brown hessian mattress pad edged with a narrow strip of brown and cream cotton webbing. Brass eyelet at each corner. Several lengths of brown tape sewn around the edges. Maker's label sewn into one corner reads; 30" / EMPIRE / MATTRESS PAD / Guaranteed Moth Proof and Sanitary.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.