Needle Case

About this object

Narrative

Bedfordshire 16th-20th Century Pillow Lace-Making Collection.

Cultural context

sewing; textiles

Physical description

Polished bone needle case in two parts: the bottom is hollowed out to hold the needles; the top is the lid, threaded to screw onto the bottom piece.

 

Materials

Bone

Date Acquired

27 Apr 1989

How Acquired

Donated

Credit Line

Bedfordshire Lace-Making Collection

Measurements

Overall: 6.5 cm x .6 cm

Object Number

1350/39 a-b