Needlework case
Category
Wooden objects
Date
1913
Materials
Brass, Leather, Mother-of-pearl [pinctada maxima], Satin silk, Steel, Velvet, Wood
Measurements
25 mm (H)91 mm (W)82 mm (D)
Collection
Killerton, Devon
NT 1356174
Summary
Small travelling needlework case, rectangular, covered in green leather. Lined in green satin silk and velvet with fitted contents. Contents of needlework box as follows; Needles and treads, brass thimble (clip registration No.351213), m-o-p handled tweezers, 2 crochet hooks, stiletto, scissors, 4 fine steel knitting needles. Inscribed - Given to a friend in 1913. 1913 (circa)
Marks and inscriptions
No.351213 (clip registration on thimble)