


Early specimen of artificial silk made by Sir Joseph Swan, 1883; crocheted/embroidered by Lady Swan to form a border to a handkerchief, for display at Exhibition of Inventions, London 1885.
Silk handkerchief with border of artificial silk made by Sir Joseph Swan, 1883; border crocheted by Lady Swan for display at the Exhibition of Inventions, London 1885.
Details
- Category:
- Textiles Machinery
- Object Number:
- 1927-214
- Materials:
- artificial silk, cotton and viscose
- Measurements:
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overall: 810 x 810 x 45 mm
- type:
- artificial silk, artificial silk, cellulose, rayon and viscose
- credit:
- Morcom, Mrs. F. Isobel