Collection Highlights
Ledger, 1678-1684
Date:
1678-1684
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Clopper.Ledger.1678
Medium:
Pen and ink on paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Needle case
Object Number:
Z.1549.1a-i
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Wood, wool, silk, metal
Dimensions:
overall (rolled): 3 5/8 x 1 1/4 in.
Description:
Cylindrical wooden case with a vertical turned handle at the top which releases a band of wool felt fabric used as a needle holder; band divided into segments based on needle size, with embroidered numbers indicating size; the edges of the felt are finished with green silk buttonhole stitch.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
