Hot water cosy
Category
Textiles
Date
1930
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Wool
Measurements
400 mm (Length)360 mm (W)
Place of origin
England
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Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 934166
Summary
Hot water cosy. Fabric, cream wool felt; embroidery, wool dyed three shades pink, three shades yellow, three shades blue, two shades blue/green, two shades green, brown in buttonhole stitch and French knots, two shades green silk in stem and fly stitch; design, stylised flower spray; lining, cream cotton twill weave brushed; structure, hand and machine sewn, buttonholed loop and bottom edge. Handwritten note by Lady Stamford 'New Hot Water Cosy for best Guest Bedroom.'
Marks and inscriptions
New Hot Water Cosy for best Guest Bedroom (handwritten note by Lady Stamford)