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Skein of Embroidery Silk

1910-1920 (made)
Artist/Maker
James Pearsall & Co Ltd. (manufacturer)
Place of origin
England (made)

Twisted skein of embroidery silk. Green (Shade R30).


Object details

Category
Needlework Accessories
Object type
Skein of embroidery silk
Materials and techniques
Silk thread
Silk Thread
Brief description
Twisted skein of embroidery silk, made by James Pearsall & Co Ltd., England, 1910-1920.
Physical description
Twisted skein of embroidery silk. Green (Shade R30).
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Rokfast Twisted Embroidery Silk' (On the label)
  • 'This colour is immovable and will NOT FADE' (On the label)
Credit line
Given by Miss Jane Gregory
Object history
Registered File number 1986/350. Part of a collection of four skeins of embroidery silk T.57 to C-1986 used by the aunt of the donor.
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.57-1986

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O316743/skein-of-embroidery-james-pearsall/
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