Needle Book: A package of twenty-three (23) Piccadilly betweens needles. In a black paper package, which is folded in thirds horizontally and thirds vertically, with two inner and one outer labels that are white with black text. The outer label has a seal with two lions, a herald, and what appears to be a wheel. See marks/inscriptions for text. The needles are in good condition and the package is in good condition with creases throughout. Donated by George Wheatley. Outer label: "PICCADILLY/TRADE MARK/IMPORTED/CELEBRATED AA/BETWEENS/5/10/WARRANTED/BRITISH MANUFACTURE/REDDITCH, ENGLAND". Inner labels, "PICCADILLY/TRADE MARK/IMPORTED/NEEDLES AND NEEDLE BOOKS/ARE MADE BY THE LARGEST/BRITISH MNAUFACTURERS IN/REDDITCH, ENGLAND RECEIVING/THE HIGHEST AWARDS IN THE WORLD."
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Textileworking T & E, Needles, Piccadilly [Firm], Textile crafts
