Not on display

Derby Winner

Handkerchief
1867 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Handkerchief of printed silk 'Derby Winner'. In the centre is a jockey with a purple cap and shirt mounted on the Derby winner for 1867 with an inscription. Around this, in fancy scrollwork cartouches with clover leaves are the printed names of the Derby winners since 1780. The outer edge is blue.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleDerby Winner
Materials and techniques
Printed silk
Brief description
Handkerchief 'Derby Winner' of printed silk, made by Welch, Margetson & Co. Ltd, England, 1867
Physical description
Handkerchief of printed silk 'Derby Winner'. In the centre is a jockey with a purple cap and shirt mounted on the Derby winner for 1867 with an inscription. Around this, in fancy scrollwork cartouches with clover leaves are the printed names of the Derby winners since 1780. The outer edge is blue.
Dimensions
  • Length: 32.5in
  • Length: 82.5cm
  • Width: 34.25in
  • Width: 87cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'HERMIT / BY NEWMINSTER OUT OF SECLUSION / WINNER OF THE DERBY / TRAINED BY BLOSS 1867 RIDDEN BY DALY / THE PROPERTY OF MR CHAPLIN.' (Inscribed in the centre)
  • Names of the Derby winners since 1780 (Printed)
Credit line
Given by the manufacturer
Collection
Accession number
T.83-1972

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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