Doily
Mansells
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper, card and cellophane
Measurements
260 x 190 mm
Place of origin
Britain
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Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 937451
Summary
Previously unopened packet containing twelve dozen oval dish papers (similar to DUN/MISC/208) with scalloped edge and ribbed border; manufactured by Mansell's. Packaging consists of red card tray, torn cellophane wrapping and lozenge-shaped paper label with embossed silver text on pink ground.
Provenance
Stamford collection; devised to the National Trust by Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976).
Marks and inscriptions
TRADE MARK / MANSELL'S / QUALITY / GOODS (embossed on paper label)
Makers and roles
Mansells , manufacturer