Needle case

Object/Artifact

-

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Needle case

Entry/Object ID

SS.2002.43 a-b

Description

a. Cigar-shaped wooden needle case: lead rectangular piece in center and round lead metal ends, one end has an inlaid lead initial "F" and other end has an inlaid lead initial "T or I"; inside case is narrow carved out piece for holding needles, has hole in center and a small hole on side b. Sliding lid: chamfered edges that fit in slotted opening.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

SS.2002.43
SS.2002.43 A-B
SS.2002.43a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

5/8 in

Length

4-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5/8 x 4 3/4 in. (1.6 x 12.1 cm)

Material

Wood, Lead

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: A- Case, black stains inside, tiny hole on side, lead edges are tarnished.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Basement

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial