England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Materials
Ivory
Mother-of-pearl
Iron
Museum Object Number
2011.0051.082
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Davison B. Hawthorne
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Object Number
2011.0051.082
Object Name
Tool (for needlework) (Clamp)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Date
1790-1850
Materials
Ivory
Mother-of-pearl
Iron
Techniques
Carved
Incised
Threaded
Drilled
Dimensions (inches)
3.543 (H) x 2.362 (W) x 0.709 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
9 (H) x 6 (W) x 1.8 (D)
Measurement Notes
Overall height includes the finial and end of the flange of the spring-action clamp. Overall width measured at the upper end of the same flange. Depth measured at the U-shaped section.