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Tool (for needlework) (Needle case)
1880-1915
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
England; Europe
Materials
- Wood
Museum Object Number
2012.0024.059 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Davison B. Hawthorne
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Object Number
2012.0024.059 A, B
Object Name
Tool (for needlework) (Needle case)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
England; Europe
Origin Notes
Probably Europe.
Date
1880-1915
Materials
- Wood
Techniques
- Carved
Dimensions (inches)
0.669 (H) x 6.181 (W) x 0.512 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1.7 (H) x 15.7 (W) x 1.3 (D)
Measurement Notes
Head (b) is 6 cm long.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Article: Meacham, Carol. 01//2007 Figural Needlework Tools: Thimble Holders and Needle Cases. Elegant Arts Antiques: Points of Interest.
• Similar example (not as highly carved) pg 4, Fig 11Book: Rogers, Gay Ann. 1983 An Illustrated History of Needlework Tools.
• Chapter 3Other: Killian, Jackie. Kay Hawthorne Collection of Needlework Tools.