Object number
97/74/1-3
Creator
Description
3 marking chalks used by a tailor. Inscribed: 'H. H. HANCOCK, LONDON', 'THE 'RED SEAL' CRAYON, MADE IN ENGLAND'.
These are three marking chalks that were used by the donor's father who was a tailor. The first is a triangular shaped marker made from clay. It has the inscription: 'H. H. HANCOCK, LONDON'. The second one is a triangular shaped marker made from clay and has the inscription: 'THE 'RED SEAL' CRAYON, MADE IN ENGLAND'. The third is a rectangular marker made from wax with the inscription: 'H. H. Hancock, London'.
Physical description
3 marking chalks: good condition
Archival history
MERL Miscellaneous note- Georgia Charitou- 4 November 2014- The object belongs to the Kellman Collection. The items of the collection were used by the donor's father, Alexander Kellman, who was a tailor in Queens Road, Reading, Berkshire.
Production place
Greater London [region]
Object name
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