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Tool (for needlework) (Cotton box)
W. & A. Smith of Mauchline
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator/Artist/Maker
W. & A. Smith of Mauchline
Place of Origin
Mauchline; Ayrshire; Scotland; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Wood
- Cotton
- Bone
- Paper
- Paint
Museum Object Number
2011.0051.065 A-I
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Davison B. Hawthorne
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Object Number
2011.0051.065 A-I
Object Name
Tool (for needlework) (Cotton box)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator (Role)
W. & A. Smith of Mauchline
Place of Origin
Mauchline; Ayrshire; Scotland; United Kingdom; Europe
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Side of box
Inscription: "CLARK'S/O.N.T/SPOOL COTTON/GEORGE A. CLARK/ SOLE A [GENT]
Type: Inscription
Location: Inside lid
Inscription: "USE/CLARK'S/ O.N.T/TRADE MARK/SPOOL COTTON/ GEORGE A. CLARK SOLE AGENT/It is the best made."
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Mauchline ware
Materials
- Wood
- Cotton
- Bone
- Paper
- Paint
Dimensions (inches)
2.2 (H) x 4 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.5 (H) x 10 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are for the box. Spools vary in size.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Baker, John. Mauchline Ware.
• Pattern for Alloway Kirk pg 8 Cotton box info 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.