Needle Book: A package of four Piccadilly darning needles in a black paper cover with two inner and one outer labels of white background with a black border and text (see marks/inscriptions for text.) The package is folded in thirds horizontally and then into thirds vertically. The needles are in good condition. The package is in fair condition with creases throughout and wear at the corners and edges. Donated by George Wheatley. Outer label: "PICCADILLY/TRADE MARK/IMPORTED/CELEBRATED AA/DARNING/NEEDLES/1/5/WARRANTED/BRITISH MANUFACTURE/REDDITCH, ENGLAND"; Inner label: "PICCADILLY/TRADE MARK/IMPORTED/NEEDLES AND NEEDLE BOOKS/ARE MADE BY THE LARGEST/BRITISH MANUFACTURERS IN/REDDITCH, ENGLAND RECEIVING/THE HIGHEST AWARDS IN THE WORLD."
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Textileworking T & E, Needles, Piccadilly [Firm], Textile crafts
