Needle Book: A package of eight William Clarke and Sons number 4 needles. The package is of dark blue paper with a black inner lining and label, and a white cover label. The package is folded into thirds horizontally and then thirds vertically. The cover label has a gold border and lettering (see marks/inscriptions.) The needles are in good condition. The cover is in fair condition with worn edges and corners and creases throughout. Donated by George Wheatley. The cover label reads, "WM CLARKE/& SONS/NO. 4/DRILL'D EY'D/QUEEN VICTORIA'S/STRAW/MOUNT PLEASANT/MILLS/REDDITCH/ENGLAND." The inner cover reads, "WM. CLARKE/& SONS/PATENT HELIX/NEEDLES/MADE IN ENGLAND."
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