Historical information
Chinese made container for sewing needles when needles were expensive.
Significance
Decorative chinese carved needleholder in era when needles were expensive and items such as these were made in China for sale to European markets
Physical description
Carved in basket weave pattern ivory needle holder in shape of a Chinese umbrella with plain top and bottom band.
Subjects
References
- Needlework and Embroidery Tools. Eleanor Johnson. (Page 16) ISBN/ISSN: 0747803994 Shire Book
