Part of a group of objects (T.105 to 117-1913) given by Lady Arundell of Wardour (RF: 1913/ 2701). (from original register entry for the first object) The collection of costume accessories was introduced to the notice of the museum by Mrs Hungerford Pollen, on behalf of Lady Arundell. In a letter addressed to the Director on 19th June, 1913, Lady Arundel said "...the collection of costume accessories which were found in a dry well at Old Wardour Castle and are said to have been placed there during the siege. This at least is what I learned from Lord Arundell who was always accurate, but I canot say at this moment whether he had documentary evidence for this tradition..."