shuttle loom
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800-1850
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 36.8 x 6.4 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Wood shuttle with wood quill or bobbin; curved ends reinforced with iron wire.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
N-189
Marks:
stamped: on side: "DWK"
carved: on side: "NK"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
11613
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of broach, thimble and sewing guard
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1775-1850
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 3/4 in. ( 1.6 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Silver topless thimble with dimpled upper two-thirds on outside, inscription band below, stamped floral garland above flanged bottom edge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Dorothy Ritterband, 1946
Object Number:
INV.12542
Marks:
engraved: bottom band: "H. T."
stamped: bottom band: "9" (or "6")
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
9137
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Needle case
Classification:
Date:
1800-1880
Medium:
Ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 8.3 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Turned and pierced needle case with removable finials at top and bottom.
Object Number:
INV.7605
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
8408
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Toggle
Classification:
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
, copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 7/8 x 3 1/4 x 1 5/8 in. ( 9.8 x 8.3 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Carved antler fish with hole bored through tail fin and inlaid copper nails for eyes.
Object Number:
1943.156
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
8401
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin cushion
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1840-1860
Medium:
Silk, ribbon
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 7 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical pin cushion made for thick green and white ribbon with foliate pattern bound by grids on either side and capped on ends with green silk.
Object Number:
INV.1160
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
8182
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sewing box
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Wood, metal, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 6 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Wooden acorn shaped sewing box containing a metal thimble, and bobbin holder with a bobbin. The bobbin is hollow inside and doubles as a needle case for five needles and three pins.
Object Number:
Z.1541.3a-m
Marks:
stamped: around bottom rim of thimble: "REWARD FOR MERRIT."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
8024
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hetchel
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1820-1850
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 x 11 3/4 in. ( 27.9 x 29.8 cm )
Description:
Wool comb composed of a wooden paddle with two rows of sixteen long iron spikes attached with a brass band, perpendicular to handle; handle pierced at half way point and at end; piercings reinforced by brass eyelets.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1920.24
Provenance:
Formerly of the George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
7985
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Jet
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1/2 in. ( 1 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Group of thirteen nearly round jet black buttons with gem like faceted surface.
Object Number:
INV.6819a-m
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
7846
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Thimble
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 3/4 in. ( 1.6 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Metal tailor's thimble; topless, dimpled.
Object Number:
INV.1281
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
7500
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shuttle
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 x 1 1/8 in. ( 27.9 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Shuttle made from single flat piece of wood; one pointed terminus and one indented terminus.
Object Number:
Z.60
Gallery Label:
This shuttle was used to make netting.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
6981
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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