Historical information
Fashion and search for novelty saw many different needlecases made. Mother of Pearl were mostly made in France or Italy, great skill to hollow into mother of pearl. Status symbol to own.
Significance
Elegant demonstration of Italian or French artisan's skill to make container in which to store expensive needles.
Physical description
Slim rectangular mother of pearl needlecase with incised gold band around edge of cap
Inscriptions & markings
None
Subjects
References
- Illustrated History of Needlework Tool. Gay Ann Rogers. Plate 35 ISBN/ISSN: 0-7195-4021-6
