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Needle Case

Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1840-1870

GUSN

GUSN-54275

Description

Bell-shapes needlecase covered with blue and red silk brocade on front; brown and purple plaid silk on back; exterior pocket with purple silk tie; interior lined with brown silk; red and off white graduated flannel pages; small green silk pincushion inside.

Details

Descriptive Terms

needle cases
pincushions
silk (textile)
flannel
Case, Needle

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Edgar J. Rollins

Accession Number

1946.253

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