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Collection |
The Couldery Collection |
Object Name |
Kit, Needlework |
Object ID |
C 387 |
Date |
ca. 1860s - 1890 |
Description |
Sewing Kit. A leather and brass travelling sewing kit made in an oval tubular shape and having a central clasp to allow it to fold out. One side is a pincushion and the other side has holders for the tools. The lining is silk with cotton. One end opens to reveal an accordian-like divider with sections for money. The other end opens to reveal needlework tools and screw-on handle. A metal loop of chain is attached to the underside on each end to give two carrying handles. Floral design on outside. Also known as a house wife. |
Material |
Leather/Brass/Mother-Of-Pearl/Metal/Satin?Silk-Cotton?/Velvet/Steel Needles |
Search Terms |
Belleville Couldery Collection Horatio Couldery Bertram Couldery Cecilia Couldery Ann Salaman (nee Docter) Sewing |