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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