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Sheath (Knife sheath)
1600-1630
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Gold
- Silver
- Silk
- Metal
- Sequins
- Metallic thread
- Linen
- Wood
- Leather
Museum Object Number
1958.0102.017
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1958.0102.017
Object Name
Sheath (Knife sheath)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1600-1630
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: tied on tag
Inscription: "Knitting Sheaf of [lady] / of Queen Elizabeth / from Norris family 16[82]" (ink)
Type: Label
Location: On interior cardboard box
Inscription: "2 / 58.102.17 / 58.102.18" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Monarchs and nobility
- Government
- John Fanning Watson
Materials
- Gold
- Silver
- Silk
- Metal
- Sequins
- Metallic thread
- Linen
- Wood
- Leather
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Sewn
- Knitted
- Crocheted
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
7.5 (H) x 2 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
19.05 (H) x 5.08 (Diam)