Tools
Probably England, United Kingdom, Europe
1675-1725
Silver; Iron; Steel
1955.0136.079
Object Number1955.0136.079 |
Tool (for needlework) (Needle and thimble case)
Tools
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
Probably England, United Kingdom, Europe
A previous cataloguer suggested the case was possibly made in Asia or Europe. On March 7, 1991 S. B. Swan commented that the origin was England.
1675-1725
Silver; Iron; Steel
3.5 (L) , 0.87 (W)
8.89 (L) , 2.22 (W)
Overall length is with silver ring. Per previous cataloguer.
Text available soon.
[Book] Rogers, Gay Ann. 1983 An Illustrated History of Needlework Tools.
• pg 65-68