Tools
Francis Richardson (Possible maker)
Europe or North America
1700-1800
Silver
1953.0165.003
Object Number1953.0165.003 |
Tool (for needlework) (Sewing needle case)
Tools
Museum purchase with funds provided by Lammot du Pont Copeland
Francis Richardson (Possible maker)
1681-1729
RELATIONS: FRANCIS RICHARDSON, JR. (SON); JOSEPH RICHARDSON (SON)
Europe or North America
As per previous cataloguer: Possibly made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1700-1800
1. Inscription; Cap, end; "RR" engraved in shaded capitals
Silver
2.125 (L) , 0.375 (Diam)
5.397 (L) , 0.953 (Diam)
Diameter given is overall. Weight is 166 grains troy (or 6 dwt. 22 gr.) Per previous cataloguer
Text available soon.
[Book] Rogers, Gay Ann. 1983 An Illustrated History of Needlework Tools.
• pg 67-70