Ivory Stiletto

Object/Artifact

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ERS Needlework Collection

Name/Title

Ivory Stiletto

Entry/Object ID

1997.2.3

Description

A turned ivory capsule that when unscrewed, reveals a stiletto. The unscrewed cap screws back onto the stiletto base to form a handle for the tool

Use

To pierce holes in fabric

Context

Joan Stephens Collection

Collection

ERS Needlework Tools and Boxes

Made/Created

Artist

Anonymous

Time Period

19th Century

Place

* Untyped Place

England