Needle Case
1830-1869 (made)
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Needle case made of two roundels of white card, each with serrated edges and decorated by blue silk strung across from one edge to the other. Between the two pieces of card are two roundels of cream flannel in which are several needles. The cards and the flannel are sewn together at one point and decorated with bows of blue ribbon. Ribbon ties are attached to the edge opposite for holding the case closed.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Card, flannel, ribbon |
| Brief description | Needle case made of card and flannel, England, 1830-1869 |
| Physical description | Needle case made of two roundels of white card, each with serrated edges and decorated by blue silk strung across from one edge to the other. Between the two pieces of card are two roundels of cream flannel in which are several needles. The cards and the flannel are sewn together at one point and decorated with bows of blue ribbon. Ribbon ties are attached to the edge opposite for holding the case closed. |
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| Credit line | Given by Countess Gravina |
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| Accession number | T.256-1969 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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