EIGHT KNITTING NEEDLES AND CASE

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

EIGHT KNITTING NEEDLES AND CASE

Entry/Object ID

96.55.1.3

Description

Knitting needles: Eight metal knitting needles of various sizes (a) kept in a round wooden case (b). The needles are basic knitting needles. The case is plain wood with a series of nine grooves at each end and a groove near where the case opens. The needles and case are in good condition with some tarnishing on the needles and light wear and staining on the case. Donated by George Wheatley. Stamped in ink near where the case opened is the number "15"

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Search Terms

Textileworking T & E, Needles, Textile crafts

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Needles