Needle case with needles

ca. 1840

Place madeUnited States, North America

Place madeRedditch, Worcestershire, England

Teak, textile, steel

Overall (case): 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
Part (needle size 1): 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)
Part (needle size 2): 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm)
Part (needle size 3): 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)

Purchased from Elie Nadelman

1937.1370a-f

This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.

Markingsstamped: near point and three needles: "R. HEMMING & SON"

ProvenanceThe Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman

ClassificationsMARITIME TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

DescriptionWooden tubular sailor's needle case with needle-hitched cover, probably hemp; four needles in different sizes held within.

Object NameNeedle case with needles