Needlework Bag

Name/Title

Needlework Bag

Entry/Object ID

2007.18.417

Description

This is a needlework bag. It is predominantly gray in color and printed with orange and blue flowers. The bag features an orange lining. To secure the contents, it is equipped with a black drawstring closure. Inside the bag, there are leather holders specifically designed to hold scissors and a packet of needles. Additionally, there are pockets along the interior to conveniently store spools of thread.

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

Height

5 in

Diameter

7 in

Material

Cotton, Leather

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