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Tool (for needlework) (Thread holder)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Asia or Europe
Materials
- Ivory
Museum Object Number
2012.0024.114
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Davison B. Hawthorne
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Object Number
2012.0024.114
Object Name
Tool (for needlework) (Thread holder)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Asia or Europe
Origin Notes
These types of bone and ivory barrels were created in Asia for export. Needlework tool experts have also attributed similar (if not identical) examples to England.
Materials
- Ivory
Dimensions (inches)
2.126 (H) x 1.063 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.4 (H) x 2.7 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Thompson, Helen. Sewing Tools and Trinkets: Collector's identification and value guide (Vol 1).
• Similar example pg 121, Fig 3Book: Rogers, Gay Ann. 1983 An Illustrated History of Needlework Tools.
• pg 160