Envelope with contents
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper, metal and string
Measurements
89 x 150 mm; 23 mm (Length)
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 939813
Summary
Rectangular cream envelope, sealed and re-opened and with the stamp removed, with the postmark for Exmouth, Devon, 17th March 1937. An address for 'BLACKMORE & SONS / AUCTIONEERS, HOUSE AGENTS / UPHOLSTERERS, UNDERTAKERS / REMOVERS AND STORERS / EXMOUTH' is printed on the top left corner of the front of the envelope and 'Key of work box / Enclosed' is handwritten in pencil and ink. A small key on a piece of twisted string is enclosed.
Provenance
Stamford collection; devised to the National Trust by Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976).