Name/TitleTucker (lady's)
About this objectThis is part of the collection of clothes belonging to two aunts of the donor. The clothes were by the Hancock family at Swaffham Bulbeck, who were members of a farming family. This is a lady's tucker in purple velvet, with a small lace trim and lined with red and white gingham. It is worn round the neck and secured with a hook and eye.
MakerThe Hancock Family
Period1850/1900
Place MadeThe Laurels Swaffham Bulbeck
Medium and MaterialsTucker: velvet and lace
Lining: gingham
Hook and eye: metal
MeasurementsLength: 22cm
Neck: 39cm
Object numberSTMEA:82.A.78.30
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
