Tool (for needlework) (Needle and thimble case)

  • Category:

    Textiles (Needlework)

  • Creator (Role):

    Moravian School, Bethlehem (School)

  • Place of Origin:

    Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1790-1820

  • Materials:

    Silk; Wool; Glass

  • Techniques:

    Sewn

  • Museum Object Number:

    1969.1992


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1969.1992

Object Name

Tool (for needlework) (Needle and thimble case)

Category

Textiles (Needlework)

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Moravian School, Bethlehem (School)

Place of Origin

Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Secondary Origin Notes

Moravian Girl's School, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Date

1790-1820

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; Pinned on tag; "G69.1992" (graphite)

Subjects

Moravian

Materials

Silk; Wool; Glass

Techniques

Sewn

Construction Description

Hand-embroidered, hand-sewn

Dimensions (inches)

4.5 (L) , 2.25 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

11.43 (L) , 5.715 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements in centimeters: OH: 9.4cm; OW: 5.7cm.

Object Description

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