Name/Title
Sewing KitEntry/Object ID
1970.6.3a-mDescription
Square velvet box containing a variety of sewing tools. The tools are held into the case by a strap along the center that is stitched down at regular intervals, creating pockets. On the lid interior, there is a paper needlebook. On the lower side, (left to right) there is a pencil, an awl, a buttonhook, a penknife, an awl, scissors, a bone seam presser, a bobbin, scissors, a thimble, and a needlecase.Context
Given to Elizabeth Grylls as a present honoring her engagement to Samuel SargentAcquisition
Accession
1970.6Source or Donor
Drown, Leona Sargent (1904-1992)Acquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Kit, SewingNomenclature Primary Object Term
Kit, NeedleworkNomenclature Sub-Class
Needleworking EquipmentNomenclature Class
Textileworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsMaterial
Silk, Ivory, Metal, PaperRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Sargent, Samuel (1880-1931)Person or Organization
Sargent, Elizabeth Grylls (1880-1967)Related Places
Place
City
Barre CityCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America