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Knitting Sheath

18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Turned wood; about half the length is plain and tapering. The rest is turned with numerous heads and hollows. There is a hole about 1 inch deep at this end to hold a knitting needle


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Turned wood
Brief description
Turned wood; Spain; 1700s.
Physical description
Turned wood; about half the length is plain and tapering. The rest is turned with numerous heads and hollows. There is a hole about 1 inch deep at this end to hold a knitting needle
Dimensions
  • Length: 11.5in
  • Diameter: .625in
Object history
Registered File no. 1925/3637. Acquired in Seville.
Collection
Accession number
T.6-1930

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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