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1884.105.36

Bronze needle

1884.105.36

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bronze needle
Long description
Gilt copper alloy needle with an eye and point with a triangular profile. [CG [Excav. PR] 13/06/2013]
Geographical reference
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
England Greater London City of London SE1 Queenhithe Dock River Thames
Date / Period
Archaeological period: Bronze Age
Date collected
1866 Dec 31
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Cast, Process Forged (Metal), Process Perforated, Process Gilded
Dimensions
Width: max 3 mm, Length: max 75 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.105.36

Search terms: Textile, Tool, Needle Sewing Equipment

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