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Needle Case

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1885-1899

GUSN

GUSN-66623

Description

Carmel colored finial or chess piece shape, screw top, carved

Details

Descriptive Terms

needle cases
chip carving
ivory (tooth component)
Container, Needlework
Case, Needlework
Case, Needle
Case, Needle

Associated Person

Jewett, Mary Rice, 1847-1930
Jewett, Sarah Orne, 1849-1909

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 3/4 x 1 3/8 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1966.2047

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