The thimble is an important tool in hand sewing and embroidery used to protect the finger when pushing needles through fabric. Silver thimbles were often given as personal gifts. This thimble was made by one of the three famous Birmingham thimble makers. Henry Griffiths& Sons were one of the most famous silver thimble makers of Birmingham. The firm was established in 1850 and only closed in 1982.Sterling silver thimble, waffle and daisy checkerboard pattern, plain rim.Rd 171259, 17, HG&S, Lion, Odecorative sewing tool

Thimble is an important tool for hand sewing. A filigree thimble is more decorative than practical. Example of an attractive silver thimble Silver filigree thimble with red stones inset around lower edge, diamond shaped motifs between the stones, Top has 7 lobed flower in centre, surrounded by ring of circlessewing tool

This sampler booklet was made by Rose Plummer. She was born in Albury in 1886. During late 19th and early 20th centuries, women and girls made handicraft samplers as essential educational tools to learn and display needlework skills and record patterns. These embroidered pieces served as both a "textile Curriculum Vitae" for working-class girls and a public declaration of accomplishment and diligence for girls of all backgrounds. Simple samplers were a standard part of a girl's education and often simply recorded the alphabet, numbers, and more advanced stitches through a process of repetition and imitation. The samplers were also a way to record and share decorative patterns and stitches. They demonstrated a young girl's proficiency in needlework and sewing, essential skills for household linen and mending. For working-class girls, samplers acted as a practical "textile Curriculum Vitae," showcasing their sewing abilities to potential employers for domestic service or related employment. This book was donated to the Wodonga & District Historical Society by Nancy Beasley, daughter of Rose Plummer.A book filled with samples of embroidery and crochet work.embroidery skills, women's craft

Perforated paper with silk embroidery sewing together with decorative stitching. Side 1, In Melbourne letters Side 2, To guard her head from Find no grace Dust and damps Unless they bear This case provides for Victoria's face Postage stamps19th century, embroidery, small articles, counted thread, australia

English ivory needlecase made when sewing needles when needles were expensiv - needle work accessory to demonstrate owner's wealthThis style of motifs was popular for carved needlework accessories in 19th century. Dots and circles are created by pressing hot coloured wax into dots and circles carved into the ivory. Cylindrical ivory needlecase with incised pattern of black circles and dots. Both ends have seven bands on the tapered ends. unscrews near the middle.Decorative style of black dots and circles now known as 'madras work' or 'dot and circle decoration. needleholder

Decorative ivory needlework tools were prized possessions. The style of decoration is similar to and maybe one of the Indian ivory sewing tools produced in Vizagapatam, East India Company factory.Exemplifies the hot needle decoration of madras work created in early 19th century in India and then copied in EnglandIvory tape measure holder. mushroom shape, decorated with black incised border of interlocking circles with matching central motif. Body of case is decorated with 27 parallel lines and a vertical slit to allow tape to pass. Base has a cogged edging. Top is decorated with black border of interlocking circles with matching central motif. (Hot needle decoration)tape measure, ivory

Chinese made container for sewing needles when needles were expensive.Decorative chinese carved needleholder in era when needles were expensive and items such as these were made in China for sale to European markets Carved in basket weave pattern ivory needle holder in shape of a Chinese umbrella with plain top and bottom band.needleholder

Decorative sewing chatelaine scissors made c1899 when full skirted Victorian fashion style again suited wearing of decorative and utilitarian chatelainesLate Victorian luxury scissors with sheath for a chatelaine.Steel bladed scissors with silver scissors handles with decorative pattern and sheath which has chains attached. Sheath has cartouche with letter S monogram and is lined with maroon velvetS in cartouch on sheath. Hall marks - Anchor (Birmingham). z (1899)chatelaine, scissors

Corrosion or rust were a great threat to sewing needles before the invention of stainless steel. Manufacturers attempted to counter this by using specialised black paperCorrosion or rust were a great threat to sewing needles before the invention of stainless steel. Manufacturers attempted to counter this by using specialised black paperDark grey paper printed needle packaging. Gold print, containing 2 steel needles. Verso has decorative gold patterned band. THE NEW RUST-PREVENTING NEEDLE CASE, FURNISHED WITH English Needles needle case, rust-prevention