Misc. objects

#1: Pomander
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Pomander

Name/Title

Misc. objects

Entry/Object ID

2022.2.46

Tags

Needlework Tools, Pomander, Tagua nut

Description

1. A pomander of carved Tagua nut. Multiple circles are carved into the nut with a few forming holes. There are two sides that fit together 2. Unknown object 3. Bone Aide Memoire with silver clasp and shield cover. Each day of the week is at the top of each sheet

Context

1. Small containers for fragrant spices or perfumes originally intended to be carried to ward off infections. Perforated and usually globular, apple-shaped, or composed of fitted sections.

Collection

Needlework Tools

Made/Created

Time Period

20th Century

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Teresa Mize Needlework Tool Collection

Acquisition Method

Donation

Acquisition Date

2022