Needlework box
Category
Wooden objects
Date
1910
Materials
Bone, Brass, Linoleum, Mother-of-pearl [pinctada maxima], Steel, Textile, Wood
Measurements
63 mm (H)203 mm (W)146 mm (D)
Collection
Killerton, Devon
NT 1356166
Summary
Rectangular needlework box inlaid with brass, mother-of-pearl and blue composition (linoleum ?) Lined with geranium pink satin and fitted for needlework tools. Contents of needlework box as follows; 5 cotton reels with bone disc, brass shank and carved m-o-p tops with original linen thread. M-o-p and brass tape measure, steel embroidery scissors, stiletto with (mock?) m-o-p handle, steel bodkin, 2 brass thimbles, one with screw fitting to side, integral needlehook, pincushion and lidded compartment. Two quills in lid. 1910 (circa)