Needlecase

sewing kit

Name/Title

Needlecase

Entry/Object ID

1932.5.2

Description

Brown plaid silk covered needle case. The main structure is a small rectangle with a "flap," rather like a cover of a book on one side and a "pocket" on the other. The pocket is cut rather full so would hold many objects. The edge of the rectangle serves as a pin cushion. Inside the flap are three flannel needle holders embroidered around the edges with silk ecru floss. Pins and needles still are in the piece.

Context

Made by Mary Hunt Tyler in Brattleboro, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

1932.5

Source or Donor

Brown, Helen Tyler

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Tyler, Mary Palmer Hunt (1775-1866)

Date made

1861

Place

Town

Brattleboro

County

Windham County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

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

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

2-7/8 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Diameter

2-1/2 in

Material

Silk

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Tyler, Mary Palmer Hunt (1775-1866)