Digital Collections

Needle, Holder

Object/Artifact

Needle case of grey-green silk covered pasteboard forming a triangular case with zigzag top edge. Bound with gold paper. Inside are three triangular pieces of fine flannel edged with blanket stitching, center one cross stitched “LS.” Four fine needles remain in place.3” long piece of silk ribbon attached to flannel points, inserted through slot at base of case to pull flannel back into the case.3” long x 2.5” wide."

G95.066

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1835 - 1865

needle book

flannel

cross stitch

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