Case, Needle

Object/Artifact

-

Broomfield History Collections

Name/Title

Case, Needle

Entry/Object ID

1988.9.12

Description

This is a wooden needle case containing 3 metal needles. The case has black text stamped on the outside indicating that the needles are Boye brand. The text reads, "BUY NEW SHUTTLE/ IF MACHINE SKIPS/ STITCHES OR BREAKS/ THREAD./ THE BOYE NEEDLE CO./ CHICAGO/ NEW YORK, SAN FRANCISCO" as well as the Boye brand logo. The text on the top of the lid reads, "6/ 40-100". The case measures 2.5" (h) x 0.75" (diam). The needles cost 20 cents at the time of purchase.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Case, Needle

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Case, Needlework

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Needlework

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Needleworking Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Textileworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Parts

Count

1