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Tool (for needlework) (Knitting sheath)
1700-1800
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Materials
- Walnut
Museum Object Number
1958.1148
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.1148
Object Name
Tool (for needlework) (Knitting sheath)
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Origin Notes
Wooden sheaths such as this were made both in North America and in Europe. They were commonly used by Scandinavian, Dutch, and English knitters.
Date
1700-1800
Materials
- Walnut
Dimensions (inches)
2.18 (W) x 11.37 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.55 (W) x 28.89 (L)