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1965.9.122.4

Large eyed needle, possibly for darning, part of a sewing workbox [1965.9.122 .1 - .2]. For the contents of this box see [1965.9.122 .3 - .34] [BS [OPS Move] 18/5/2017]


1965.9.122.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Large eyed needle, possibly for darning, part of a sewing workbox [1965.9.122 .1 - .2]. For the contents of this box see [1965.9.122 .3 - .34] [BS [OPS Move] 18/5/2017]
Long description
Flat needle with ?acid etched design on both sides between eye and point showing a yellow metal below the white metal body. The needle eye is rectangular. [BS [OPS Move] 18/5/2017]
Cultural groups
European
English
Italian
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1965
Date collected
By September 1965
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1965
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Material Brass Metal, Process Etched
Dimensions
Depth: max 1 mm, Width: max 3 mm, Length: max 56 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1965.9.122.4

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