Needle case

mid 18th-mid 19th Century

or possiblyEngland

Place madeUnited States, North America

Ivory, silk, metal wrapped thread

Overall: 3 x 3/8 in. ( 7.6 x 1 cm )

INV.9834

DescriptionCylindrical ivory needlecase covered with fabric with geometric design, green and silver along the case and red and blue at both ends; the the top the lid is attatched to a macraméd string at the center, which is secured to the case near the top, the lid fits into the case like a cork, the other end is a small round dark green velvet pincushion.

ClassificationsSEWING TOOLS & EQUIPMENT