Needle case
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Ivory, brass
Dimensions:
overall: 4 x 3/4 x 5/8 in.
Description:
Needle case
Object Number:
Z.1684ab
Date Begin:
1840
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
31777
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Needle case
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Ivory
Dimensions:
overall: 3 1/4 x 1 in.
Description:
Needle case in three threaded sections, possibly part of a larger sewing compendium. Decorated in painted and carved organic decoration.
Object Number:
INV.9836a-c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
31775
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Stone
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 0.6 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Three matching circular buttons made of polished grey stone.
Object Number:
INV.6813a-c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
31773
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Thimble
Classification:
Date:
1775-1825
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 2.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Handmade metal thimble.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lena Cadwalader Evans
Object Number:
1939.120
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
31732
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Needle case
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Mother of pearl, wood, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/8 x 1/2 in. ( 7.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Mother-of-pearl needlecase in two parts which slide together near one end, six faceted sides.
Object Number:
Z.1692ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
31730
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lid from a needle case
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Wood, glass, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 3/4 in. ( 2.9 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Wooden needle case lid covered with green and pink beadwork on linen ground, in geometric designs.
Object Number:
Z.1691
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
31729
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Needle case fragment
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 9.8 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Base of a needle case missing its top. Originally top would have screwed into base. Carved with illusionistic drip marks, likely orginally intended to resemble a votive candle.
Object Number:
Z.1690
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
31727
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Needle case fragment
Classification:
Date:
1720-1800
Medium:
Silver gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 5/8 in. ( 6 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Standing sewing compendium (incomplete), engraved, consisting of needle case, seal, and wax wafer holder (missing top).
Object Number:
Z.1689
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
31725
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box
Classification:
Date:
1830-1870
Medium:
Vegetable
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Delicate turned and carved vegetable ivory thimble case with threaded lid, in the form of an acorn.
Object Number:
Z.1688ab
Marks:
Nadelman collection lable inside
Provenance:
Nadelman collection
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
31724
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bobbins
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
overall (largest): 3 3/4 x 3/8 x 3/8 in. ( 9.5 x 1 x 1 cm )
Description:
Group of turned wooden lace bobbins, East Midlands and continental types; four (.7, .4, .10, .2) are pierced through the top as if for spangles; (.11) is wrapped with wire as a decoration.
Object Number:
Z.1554.1-11
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
31579
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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