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Sheath (Knitting sheath)
1740-1780
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Probably England; Europe
Materials
- Brass
Museum Object Number
2014.0043.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of John and Marjorie McGraw
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Object Number
2014.0043.001
Object Name
Sheath (Knitting sheath)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Probably England; Europe
Date
1740-1780
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Heart plate, underside, either side of tube
Inscription: "H H / D P" in shaded Roman capitals
Type: Inscription
Location: Heart plate, surface
Inscription: "H x H" scratched lightly in outlined Roman capitals
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Brass
Techniques
- Cast
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.75 (W) x 3.375 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4.445 (W) x 8.573 (L)