Needlework Bag

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Needlework Bag

Entry/Object ID

2007.18.416

Description

This needlework bag is made with black and white calico with cherry sprigs. It is a double-layered circular cloth. Around the edge of the bag, six metal rings are securely attached through which is a silk ribbon drawstring.

Context

Likely used in Newport, Vermont.

Acquisition

Accession

2007.18

Source or Donor

Carlisle, L. Diana, Carlisle, Penelope

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Bag, 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

Diameter

12 in

Material

Cotton, Metal

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Quintin, Hilda

Related Places

Place

City

Newport

County

Orleans County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America