Wool Holder
1870-1899 (made)
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Wool-holder consisting of a spherical container of varnished wood. Made in two halves, the join is disguised by a raised rib round the centre. The upper half has a central hole for the wool to run through and has a loop handle of red silk cord. It is decorated on one side with a transfer print of the West Pier, Brighton.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Varnished wood and silk |
| Brief description | Varnished wood wool holder, England, 1870-1899 |
| Physical description | Wool-holder consisting of a spherical container of varnished wood. Made in two halves, the join is disguised by a raised rib round the centre. The upper half has a central hole for the wool to run through and has a loop handle of red silk cord. It is decorated on one side with a transfer print of the West Pier, Brighton. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mr E. W. Mynott |
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| Accession number | T.49-1980 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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