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1965.9.122.5

Base of metal needle case, for the lid of this case see [1965.9.122 .6]. For the sewing box and contents see [1965.9.122 .1 - .34] [BS [OPS Move] 18/5/2017]

1965.9.122.5

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Collection type
Object
Description
Base of metal needle case, for the lid of this case see [1965.9.122 .6]. For the sewing box and contents see [1965.9.122 .1 - .34] [BS [OPS Move] 18/5/2017]
Long description
Base of bevelled metal needle case ?acid etched design on all sides showing a yellow metal below the white metal body with foliate and floral design. The case is hollow with a restricted neck at one end for the lid [1965.9.122 .6] to fit over. [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 Forged (Metal), Process Etched
Dimensions
Depth: max 6 mm, Width: max 8 mm, Length: max 64 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1965.9.122.5

Search terms: Box, Needle Sewing Equipment, Needle-case Sewing Equipment, Sewing Equipment

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