I’m leaving my jacket to the nation - don’t clean it

Former York Treasurer Frank Green left his house and its collection to the trust in 1930 after spending 30 years restoring it to display his collection of 
fine furniture, fabrics and artefacts.

When conservation workers recently inspected the muddied hunting jacket they found the handwritten note tucked into the inside pocket that read: “Do not clean it!”

The former York Treasurer was known for being very particular, so conservation staff were not too surprised to find his strict instructions.

House Steward Tom Johnson said: “Frank Green was quite a character and has left us with many instructions about how to present and look after his collection, including putting studs in the floor for every piece of furniture to show where it should stay.”

Meanwhile, a French newspaper from September 4, 1904, has also been found in 
the back of a picture from the South Dressing Room when
 it was sent away for conservation.

A large map and hand-written notes on display at the house show Mr Green toured France extensively.