Digital Collections
Case, Needle
Object/Artifact
Needle case with perforated paper covers with cross stitched wool designs. One side has a floral border with a wreath surrounding the name which looks like “-utia”; the other side has a nosegay instead of the wreath. Lined, one side with blue rainbow striped satin, the other with brocade stripe with a flower on a bark-like ground. 3 graduated pieces of pale blue flannel with tiny yellow polka dots, pinked edges form leaves for needles. 15 fine needles present. 3” x 3”
G97.171
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1845
needle case
berlin work
cross stitch
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