Sewing Box, Tortoiseshell Veneer, Gilt Metal Tools

Object/Artifact

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ERS Needlework Collection

Name/Title

Sewing Box, Tortoiseshell Veneer, Gilt Metal Tools

Entry/Object ID

2003.3.1

Tags

Etui, Scissors, Sewing tools, Stiletto, Tortoise shell, Thimble, Thread winder, Bodkin, Necessaire, Needlecase

Description

The flattened rectangular tortoiseshell case with slightly domed lid, divided into various geometric patterns raised on ivory bun feel; opening to a quilted interior fitted with gilt metal sewing tools

Use

To keep sewing tools at hand

Context

Beautifully made gold tools of Dutch origin fitted into a silk tray in a tortoishell box of remarkably thin veneer.

Collection

ERS Needlework Tools and Boxes

Category

Needlework tools

Made/Created

Time Period

Late 19th century

Place

* Untyped Place

Netherlands

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Box, 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

Getty AAT

Concept

bodkins (tools), stilettos (piercing tools), sewing scissors, textilemaking tool case

Dimensions

Height

1-1/4 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Depth

3-1/4 in

Parts

Count

9

Parts

Box Scissors Scissor sheath Thimble Stiletto 2 Thread winders Needlecase Bodkin

Material

Tortoiseshell, Ivory, Gilt Metal, Satin

Condition

Overall Condition

Good