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Tool (for needlework) (Scissors case)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Leather
- Silk
- Iron
- Thread
Museum Object Number
2011.0051.103 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Davison B. Hawthorne
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Object Number
2011.0051.103 A, B
Object Name
Tool (for needlework) (Scissors case)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
Although the Shaker community has not been identified, this is a Shaker piece.
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: blade
Inscription: "[...DO...] & SONS" Incised
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Shaker
Materials
- Leather
- Silk
- Iron
- Thread
Dimensions (inches)
0.2 (H) x 2.2 (W) x 4.9 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
0.4 (H) x 5.5 (W) x 12.5 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Gordon, Beverly. 1983 Shaker Textile Arts.
• Variety of sewing tools discussed pg 223-236Book: Gordon, Beverly. 1983 Shaker Textile Arts.
• Similar case pictured pg 237, fig 130Other: Killian, Jackie. Kay Hawthorne Collection of Needlework Tools.