Swatch
Category
Textiles
Date
1900
Materials
Linen
Measurements
242 mm (Length)179 mm (W)
Place of origin
England
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Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 932839.1
Summary
Linen swatches. Fabric, a. undyed linen plain weave, embroidered in yellow dyed linen in stem stitch and drawn thread openwork hem; each piece hemmed one side, cut on three sides and clipped together. Labels, 'Thread sent to test by the Countess of Stamford' and 'Washed and Allowed to lie wet for 2 hours'.
Marks and inscriptions
Washed and Allowed to lie wet for 2 hours (label)