Historical information
A Bodkin is shaped like an oversized sewing needle with a blunt point and large eye and is used to pull a drawstring through a fabric casing- an essential to clothes fastenings for centuries.
Significance
When most clothes were laced, bodkins were essential tool for dressing. This is a luxury item in which to store bodkins
Physical description
Cylindrical ivory bodkin case decorated with bas relief classical design of two cherubs, four 'beaded' rings and flower and leaf motifs on each end. Cap has horn edging. Containing three bodkins
