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Tool (for needlework) (Thread holder)
James L. Libby
1870-1890
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator/Artist/Maker
James L. Libby (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; United States; North America
Materials
- Beech
- Pine, white
- Cotton
- Paper
Museum Object Number
2012.0024.127 A-K
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Davison B. Hawthorne
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Object Number
2012.0024.127 A-K
Object Name
Tool (for needlework) (Thread holder)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator (Role)
James L. Libby (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; United States; North America
Date
1870-1890
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Underneath lid
Inscription: Stamped in black ink: THIS BOX MANUFACTURED BY / JAMES L LIBBY / 18 & 25 LISPENDARD STREET / NEW YORK
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Beech
- Pine, white
- Cotton
- Paper
Techniques
- Bent
- Turned
- Woven
- Printed
Dimensions (inches)
4.094 (H) x 4.882 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
10.4 (H) x 12.4 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
a + b) dimensions as listed above. Spools range in size from 3.100-4.600 cm ht x 2.100-2.300 cm diam.