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2003.9.193.2

Wooden needle for making sandsocks. Roughly rectangular in shape, with a circular perforation at one end and the other end tapering to a flattened point. One of four needles for making sandsocks - see [2003.9.193 .1 - .4] [EH [OPS Move] 8/5/2017]

2003.9.193.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden needle for making sandsocks. Roughly rectangular in shape, with a circular perforation at one end and the other end tapering to a flattened point. One of four needles for making sandsocks - see [2003.9.193 .1 - .4] [EH [OPS Move] 8/5/2017]
Geographical reference
Oman
Asia > Western Asia > Oman
Person
Maker Loti
Field collector Gigi Crocker Jones
PRM source Gigi Crocker Jones
Date / Period
Date made: Before 2003
Date collected
November 1994
Acquisition information
Donated: 2003
Materials and processes
Material Cane Plant, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Depth: max 3 mm, Width: max 7 mm, Length: max 79 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2003.9.193.2 Other numbers: No field collector's catalogue number

Search terms: Tool, Textile, Needle Sewing Equipment, Sewing Equipment

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