Collection Highlights
The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant
Date:
1885-1886
Object Number:
LIB.XL.CT.G763.A3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sewing Needles
Object Number:
2002.1.595
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
2 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. widest diameter
Description:
This small wooden barrel dispenses different size sewing needles at the turn of the top. It is printed on the one side "Asbro/ Needle Case/ Art C 3/740/ Germany/ Place the Stroke Parallel/ with the Number Required". Numbers surround the top edge indicating different gauges. Turning the top rotates a hole around to the different gauge compartments so only the size needed comes out when inverted.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
