| Repository | University of Roehampton: Archives and Special Collections |
| Level | File |
| Reference Number | RC/2/8/2/1 |
| Creator Name | Richmal Crompton; Richmal Ashbee (niece of Richmal Crompton); and Richmal Ashbee's heirs |
| Title | [Richmal Crompton] Empty hat box, from [the milliners], Woodrow, London, that originally contained a hat purchased by Miss Lamburn [Richmal Crompton Lamburn, also known as Richmal Crompton] |
| Date | c1954 |
| Extent | 1 box |
| Description | The box was used to package a hat sold by [the milliners], Woodrow, London. This hat was posted in the box to Miss Lamburn [Richmal Crompton Lamburn, also known as Richmal Crompton] in c1954. [The hat is no longer present.]
A note on the top of the box [written by Richmal Crompton?] says "Gladioli" [it is not known if this note relates to flowers on the hat or to later contents of the box]; note written in c1954.
[This box was used to hold some of Richmal Crompton's documents when they were deposited with Archives and Special Collections.] |
| Physical Description | The box is made of cardboard and fastened with metal staples. It is 36cm x 33cm x 16cm. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Copyright | Copyright to be determined. |
| Related Material | Another empty box that was originally used to post goods to Richmal Crompton can be found in RC 242. |