Folding pen knives were used for many small needlework tasks, once used for sharpening nib of quill pen and in 18th century for parfilage (unpicking gold and silver threads)

Tool often found in sewing sets, useful for many sewing tasks

Folding pen knife with mother of pearl handle

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H. Milwards needle manufacturers were at one time the largest manufacturer of the type in the world.

Example of needle packets made in Redditch in England which was the centre of sewing needle production in mid 1800's. Iron Arm brand needles were advertised in early 1900's

Paper packet H. Milward & Sons needles

25 Milwards Best Redditch Needles, The Iron Arm

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