Needle, Holder

Name/Title

Needle, Holder

Entry/Object ID

G95.066

Description

Needle case of grey-green silk covered pasteboard forming a triangular case with zigzag top edge. Bound with gold paper. Inside are three triangular pieces of fine flannel edged with blanket stitching, center one cross stitched “LS.” Four fine needles remain in place.3” long piece of silk ribbon attached to flannel points, inserted through slot at base of case to pull flannel back into the case.3” long x 2.5” wide."

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1835 - 1865

Lexicon

Search Terms

needle book, flannel, cross stitch