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1965.9.122.22

Thread spool, 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]

1965.9.122.22

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Collection type
Object
Description
Thread spool, 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
Thread spool with ?bone and mother of pearl discs at either end of a ?brass tube. [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 Mother of Pearl Shell, Material Yarn, Material Bone, Material Brass Metal, Process Carved, Process Turned, Process Wound
Dimensions
Diameter: max 31 mm, Height: max 33 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1965.9.122.22

Search terms: Textile, Tool, Spool, Sewing Equipment, Needle-case Sewing Equipment

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