Needle case, ca. 1814

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Name/Title

Needle case, ca. 1814

Entry/Object ID

2011.051

Description

Needle case that belonged to Eliza Wentworth Haven (1794-1884). Name engraved on silver clasp; date 1814 engraved on back of clasp. Contains 3 silver bodkins and 14 needles. Cover is red leather trimmed in gold; leaves (6) are red felt.

Acquisition

Accession

2011.015

Source or Donor

Brodrick, Hollis

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Hollis Brodrick

Made/Created

Date made

1814

Materials

Material

Leather, Wool, Metal

Material Notes

Leather with gilded embossed design, felted wool pages, with various needles, pins, and other sewing tools