Needlecase

Object/Artifact

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Vermont Historical Society

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Name/Title

Needlecase

Entry/Object ID

1922.2.2a

Description

Rolled needlecase consisting of a metal tube attached to a rectangular length of fabric. To close, the fabric rolls around the tube. When open , the fabric has three flaps (for needle storage), two leather strips (for tool or fabric storage), and two silk pockets. The exterior side is lined with black waxed cotton.

Context

no known VT connection.

Acquisition

Accession

1922.2

Source or Donor

Fisher, Dorothea Frances Canfield (1879-1958)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Kit, Needlework

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Needleworking Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Textileworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Material

Oilcloth, Leather