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Knitting needle sheath
Carved knitting needle sheath, 1754. With a double hook to attach the sheath to a belt.
Knitting needle sheaths were sometimes worn by knitters to hold one of their needles while they worked. This allowed them to use their free-hand to manipulate the yarn. The sheath was either tucked into the knitter’s waistband or tied around their waist. They were often carved as love tokens.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
64.569.2
Creation/Production
unknown
Date: 1754
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(mm): 200
Width
(mm): 20
Depth
(mm): 17
Material
box (wood)
Location
In store
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