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Tool (for needlework) (Needle case)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Materials
- Bone
- Ivory
- Brass
Museum Object Number
2011.0051.034 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Davison B. Hawthorne
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Object Number
2011.0051.034 A, B
Object Name
Tool (for needlework) (Needle case)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Materials
- Bone
- Ivory
- Brass
Techniques
- Turned
- Threaded
- Seamed
- Rolled
Dimensions (inches)
3.307 (L) x 0.276 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
8.4 (L) x 0.7 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Overall length measured with case assembled.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Rogers, Gay Ann. 1983 An Illustrated History of Needlework Tools.
• Chapter 3Book: Thompson, Helen. Sewing Tools and Trinkets: Collector's identification and value guide (Vol 2).
• pg 45Other: Killian, Jackie. Kay Hawthorne Collection of Needlework Tools.