NEEDLECASE, LEATHER

c. 1900
Overview

A tan leather needlecase with metal clasp and sets of needles.
This tan coloured fish leather needlecase with metal clasp, opens like a book and each side contains two rectangular deer hide compartments with sets, almost intact, of sewing needles. Printed on the front of each compartments are 'Superior Sewing Needles’ and a label for each set - 5, 6, 7, 8, Rug 20-22, Crewel 5/9, Darners 5/9, G.Downs 5/9 and Chenille 20-22. The needles have gold eyes. Purchased in England pre WWI.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-78-2017.32
Year
Embroiderers' Guild of WA

Embroiderers' Guild of WA

Organisation Details
View Collection
Item Feedback

Needlecase
Needlecase
Needlecase open
Needlecase open

Scan this QR code to open this page on your phone ->