1953.0165.003 Sewing needle case. View 1
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Tool (for needlework) (Sewing needle case)

  • Category:

    Tools

  • Creator (Role):

    Francis Richardson (Possible maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Europe or North America

  • Date:

    1700-1800

  • Materials:

    Silver

  • Museum Object Number:

    1953.0165.003


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1953.0165.003

Object Name

Tool (for needlework) (Sewing needle case)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Lammot du Pont Copeland

Creator (Role)

Francis Richardson (Possible maker)
1681-1729
RELATIONS: FRANCIS RICHARDSON, JR. (SON); JOSEPH RICHARDSON (SON)

Place of Origin

Europe or North America

Origin Notes

As per previous cataloguer: Possibly made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Date

1700-1800

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Cap, end; "RR" engraved in shaded capitals

Materials

Silver

Dimensions (inches)

2.125 (L) , 0.375 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

5.397 (L) , 0.953 (Diam)

Measurement Notes

Diameter given is overall. Weight is 166 grains troy (or 6 dwt. 22 gr.) Per previous cataloguer

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Rogers, Gay Ann. 1983 An Illustrated History of Needlework Tools.
pg 67-70