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Tool (for needlework) (Cotton box)
Clark & Co., W. & A. Smith of Mauchline
1865-1896
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Clark & Co.
Place of Origin
Paisley; Scotland; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Wood
- Cotton
- Paper
- Paint
- Aluminum
Museum Object Number
2011.0051.002 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Davison B. Hawthorne
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Object Number
2011.0051.002 A, B
Object Name
Tool (for needlework) (Cotton box)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator (Role)
Clark & Co.; W. & A. Smith of Mauchline
Place of Origin
Paisley; Scotland; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1865-1896
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Underside of lid
Inscription: The Anchor Thread / Use Only / Clark & Co.'s / Extra / Quality / For Hand & Machine / Sewing / Anchor Mills, Paisley
Type: Label
Location: Base
Inscription: Circular white adhesive-backed label inscribed in graphite: 2.
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Mauchline ware
Materials
- Wood
- Cotton
- Paper
- Paint
- Aluminum
Techniques
- Turned
- Printed
- Spun
Dimensions (inches)
2.874 (H) x 4.331 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
7.3 (H) x 11 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Spools are 3.700 cm h x 3.000 cm diam Thimble 2.000 cm h x 1.700 cm diam.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Baker, John. Mauchline Ware.
• pg 8-9Book: Thompson, Helen. Sewing Tools and Trinkets: Collector's identification and value guide (Vol 2).
• pg 123-28Other: Killian, Jackie. Kay Hawthorne Collection of Needlework Tools.