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Tool (for needlework) (Sewing needle case)
Francis Richardson II
1700-1800
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Francis Richardson II (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1953.0165.003
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by Lammot du Pont Copeland
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Object Number
1953.0165.003
Object Name
Tool (for needlework) (Sewing needle case)
Category
Tools
Creator (Role)
Francis Richardson II (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Origin Notes
As per previous cataloguer: Possibly made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Date
1700-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Cap, end
Inscription: "RR" engraved in shaded capitals
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Silver
Dimensions (inches)
2.125 (L) x 0.375 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.397 (L) x 0.953 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Diameter given is overall. Weight is 166 grains troy (or 6 dwt. 22 gr.) Per previous cataloguer