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Sewing Needle Packet

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1870-1890

GUSN

GUSN-310862

Description

Paper packet of sewing needles. Manufacturer: Henry Wilkes & Co. England.

Details

Descriptive Terms

needle cases
needles (piercing tools)
paper (fiber product)
metal
Tool, Fabric Piercing
Needle, Sewing
Needle, Sewing

Inscription

"Needles Sharps 4/8" (printed)

Additional Identification Number

1299.156

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of the Joan Pearson Watkins Trust

Accession Number

2015.62.156

Places

United Kingdom

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