Comb case
Category
Textiles
Date
1730 - 1800
Materials
Lace, Linen, Silk, Silvered glass, Wood
Collection
Killerton, Devon
NT 1356143
Summary
Needlework tools - housewife mid 18 century, or more likely a comb case late 18th century. Lady's housewife, the outer cover of dark lined with glazed pattern, cat's tongue shape, rolled around a kidney shaped pincushion. The cushion in red silk (lined with woodblock printed linen in purple and red) decorated with applique. Pearl and bead embroidery and mirrors, the edges trimmed with silver lace. 1730 - 1800