Dye Recipe Note Book

YA1998.13

1824 - 1833

Note book containing the ingredients, amounts and instructions for the making and dyeing of cotton, woollen and silk textiles, using natural ingredients. The note book contains the names of Henry Clayton Folley and William Clayton. It is not known how these individuals are related to the note book which appears to be home made.

Fair

English

Purchased from Adrian Wilson, a collector, who had previously purchased the item at auction from Capes Dunn, Manchester. Earlier provenance unknown.

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