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Tool (for needlework) (Needle case)
Wilkinson, Moravian School, Bethlehem
1819-1827
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Wilkinson (Maker)
Place of Origin
Bethlehem; Pennsylvania; Northampton; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Paper
Museum Object Number
1989.0049 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Embroiderers Guild of America
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Object Number
1989.0049 A, B
Object Name
Tool (for needlework) (Needle case)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator (Role)
Wilkinson (Maker); Moravian School, Bethlehem (School)
Place of Origin
Bethlehem; Pennsylvania; Northampton; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Moravian Girl's School, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Date
1819-1827
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: tied on tag
Inscription: "89.49 / a" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: sewn on paper tag, interior, outer envelope
Inscription: "Wilkinson/Redhill" (ink)
Type: Inscription
Location: sewn on paper tag, interior, inner envelope
Inscription: "Wilkinso---/Redhill" (ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Moravian
Materials
- Silk
- Paper
Techniques
- Ribbonwork
Dimensions (inches)
8.125 (W) x 3.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
20.637 (W) x 8.89 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are for the large outer envelope with the flaps closed. Flaps open - the width is 16 3/8 inches.
Inside is a smaller, removable envelope. The overall measurements for this are: L: 2 3/4 inches ; W: 4 1/8 inches