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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D2375/F/P/5/8
Former ReferenceD2375/M/130/52
TitlePrinted sheet headed "Leek Embroidery Society"
Date1938
DescriptionGiving the history of the development of tusser silk by Sir Thomas Wardle and his family and the use of the silk in embroidery by Lady Wardle, leading to the establishment of the Society to execute orders
Including references to dyeing at the Churnet Works, printing at the Hencroft Works, and William Morris's connection with Hencroft, other artists, etc
LevelFile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorHarpur Crewe family of Calke Abbey
FormatPrinted
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