Needlecase

Object/Artifact

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Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Needlecase

Entry/Object ID

1966.47.70

Description

Roll-up needlecase consisting of a cylindrical pin cushion with a long flap that rolls around the cushion to secure. The exterior side of the flap is made of leather, and the interior is lined with light-blue silk with leather pouches and straps. It is embroidered with the initials "LMW" on one of the interior pockets.

Acquisition

Accession

1966.47

Source or Donor

Rice, Genevieve Goss (1883-1979)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Case, Needle

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Case, Needlework

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Needlework

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Needleworking Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Textileworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

4-1/4 in

Length

12-1/2 in

Material

Leather, Silk