Case, Needle

Name/Title

Case, Needle

Entry/Object ID

G97.171

Description

Needle case with perforated paper covers with cross stitched wool designs. One side has a floral border with a wreath surrounding the name which looks like “-utia”; the other side has a nosegay instead of the wreath. Lined, one side with blue rainbow striped satin, the other with brocade stripe with a flower on a bark-like ground. 3 graduated pieces of pale blue flannel with tiny yellow polka dots, pinked edges form leaves for needles. 15 fine needles present. 3” x 3”

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1845

Lexicon

Search Terms

needle case, berlin work, cross stitch