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Tool (for needlework) (Needle case)
The Quadruple Golden Casket
W. Avery & Son
1868-1889
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator/Artist/Maker
W. Avery & Son (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Redditch; Worcestershire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Brass
Museum Object Number
2011.0051.078
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Davison B. Hawthorne
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Object Number
2011.0051.078
Object Name
Tool (for needlework) (Needle case)
Title
The Quadruple Golden Casket
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator (Role)
W. Avery & Son (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Redditch; Worcestershire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1868-1889
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Upper section of case, front and rear sides
Inscription: THE / QUADRUPLE GOLDEN CASKET / W. AVERY & SON REDDITCH
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Avery needle case
Materials
- Brass
Techniques
- Pressed
- Molded
- Embossed
- Rolled
Dimensions (inches)
1.299 (W) x 0.827 (D) x 2.756 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.3 (W) x 2.1 (D) x 7 (L)
Measurement Notes
Overall length measured of full case, but hinged top does not close completely flush.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Rogers, Gay Ann. 1983 An Illustrated History of Needlework Tools.
• pg 78, plate 48Book: Thompson, Helen. Sewing Tools and Trinkets: Collector's identification and value guide (Vol 2).
• pg 83Other: Killian, Jackie. Kay Hawthorne Collection of Needlework Tools.