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1921.92.29

Wooden thread-winder and needle

1921.92.29

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden thread-winder and needle
Long description
Combined thread-winder and tapestry needle.
Geographical reference
Peru
Latin America and the Caribbean > South America > Peru
Lima Region Ancon Necropolis of Ancon Grave 267
Person
Field collector Henry Ogg Forbes
PRM source Henry Ogg Forbes
Date / Period
Date made: 1000-1500?, uncertain
Date collected
15 September 1912
Acquisition information
Donated: 1921
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Reed Plant
Dimensions
Length: max 393 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1921.92.29 Other numbers: 609

Search terms: Textile, Death, Tool, Religion, Winder, Grave Good, Needle Sewing Equipment