Tool - Ivory covered needle book, Ivory tape measure, 1840-1860's

Historical information

French seaport Dieppe became centre of ivory carving and produced the finest carvved ivory needlework tools. Late 18th/early 19th century

Physical description

Needlebook with front cover of carved ivory in form of bouquet of flowers with cross hatched backgroun. Leather hinged, tied and lined with red watered silk. Two kerseymere (flannel) leaves with pinked edges for needles

Inscriptions & markings

Bouquet of flowers

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