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Tool (for needlework) (Needle case and needles)
1810-1890
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Materials
- Vegetable ivory
- Copper alloy
- Metal
Museum Object Number
2011.0051.040 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Davison B. Hawthorne
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Object Number
2011.0051.040 A, B
Object Name
Tool (for needlework) (Needle case and needles)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Origin Notes
The small Order of the Garter mount in the base of the case is the reason for attributing this to either England or the United States.
Date
1810-1890
Materials
- Vegetable ivory
- Copper alloy
- Metal
Techniques
- Turned
- Carved
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
3.189 (L) x 0.394 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
8.1 (L) x 1 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Overall length was measured with the case assembled.