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Tool (for needlework) (Sewing case)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Leather
- Silk
- Brass
- Thread
- Wood
- Metal
Museum Object Number
2011.0051.101 A-D
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Davison B. Hawthorne
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Object Number
2011.0051.101 A-D
Object Name
Tool (for needlework) (Sewing case)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Subject(s)
- Shaker
Materials
- Leather
- Silk
- Brass
- Thread
- Wood
- Metal
Dimensions (inches)
1 (H) x 1 (W) x 3 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3 (H) x 3 (W) x 8 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Gordon, Beverly. 1983 Shaker Textile Arts.
• Variety of sewing tools discussed pg 223-236Book: Thompson, Helen. Sewing Tools and Trinkets: Collector's identification and value guide (Vol 2).
• Similar object pictured on pg 124Other: Killian, Jackie. Kay Hawthorne Collection of Needlework Tools.