Needlecase: bamboo shaped
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 3/8 in. ( 7 x 1 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical metal needle case made to resemble a bamboo shoot, one end has a flip-up lid, the other end has a ring, as if to hang from something. Smooth interior sheath.
Object Number:
INV.9819
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
12270
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Needle work tool
Classification:
Date:
1790-1830
Medium:
Bone
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/8 x 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 8.6 x 1.3 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Carved bone bodkin with a flat top carved in a bead and reel design, with a round pointed end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. R. W. G. Vail
Object Number:
INV.11718
Marks:
written: side: "M. [illegible]"
Gallery Label:
This bodkin was used in the family of William Oredo Rogers, the grandfather of the donor, Marie Rogers (Mrs. Robert W. G. Vail). The Rogers family was from Niagara County, New York.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
12267
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Needle case
Classification:
Date:
mid 18th-mid 19th Century
Medium:
Ivory, silk, metal wrapped thread
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 3/8 in. ( 7.6 x 1 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical ivory needlecase covered with fabric with geometric design, green and silver along the case and red and blue at both ends; the the top the lid is attatched to a macraméd string at the center, which is secured to the case near the top, the lid fits into the case like a cork, the other end is a small round dark green velvet pincushion.
Object Number:
INV.9834
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
12210
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Needle case
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Mother of pearl
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 5/8 x 3/8 in. ( 6.4 x 1.6 x 1 cm )
Description:
Rectangular mother of pearl needlecase in the form of a box with a lid that slides out from grooves around the inner rim of the case, an inscription runs across the top of the lid, and there is a fan design at the outer end.
Object Number:
INV.9785ab
Marks:
inlayed: across top of lid: "And(illeg.). o. .N. Bell"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
12207
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Needle case
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 5/8 x 3/8 in. ( 8.9 x 1.6 x 1 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical metal needlecase with faceted sides, in two pieces, one part slides over the other, scrolling leaf design around the ends and where the two parts meet near the center, both ends come to a point with a ball at the tip.
Object Number:
INV.9820ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
12206
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Interlocking needle case
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Maple, wool, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 5.7 x 3.8 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Needle case with maple covers with Christmas decals on both sides; the two sides pull apart to reveal wool felt corriagation lined with purple paper, the ridges on the sides interlock to close.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lucille de Luze Foley
Object Number:
1941.684ab
Marks:
Side A: "A HAPPY / XMASS"
Side B: "A MERRY / CHRISTMAS"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
12156
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hand carder w/sticker
Classification:
Date:
1780-1830
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 1 7/8 in. ( 14.9 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Circular wooden hand carder with a cylindrical handle and metal teeth on the bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman, 1923
Object Number:
INV.7927
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
12154
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Needle case
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 31.4 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Painted wood needlecase in the form of an umbrella, containing three small metal lace hooks.
Object Number:
INV.9835a-e
Marks:
painted: along side of upper half of case: "A Present from London"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
12144
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 1/2 in. ( 0.3 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Group of eight circular glass buttons with white centers and blue rims, each having four holes at the center.
Object Number:
INV.6835a-h
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
12142
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button: disk shape
Classification:
Date:
1840-1900
Medium:
Shell, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 1 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Circular shell button with metal shank on reverse anchored to the center with metal stud on obverse; button is slightly depressed in the middle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Major E. Gibert Schermerhorn
Object Number:
1936.484
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
12141
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.







