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Engraving of William Villiers, 2nd Viscount Grandison. Part of a collection of engravings in the Lydiard House Collection. Search William Villiers.

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Cigarette silks, early 20th Century

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This collection of cigarette silks belonged to the Titcombe family of Lydiard Tregoze and date from the early 20th Century. They were popular collectibles at the time of World War I and there are examples of different series in this collection including regimental insignia, flags and art works.

Year:: 1900-1920

Type:: Print

Owner:: Friends of Lydiard Park

Credit:: Friends of Lydiard Park

Last updated on:: Monday 30th August 2021

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