Historical information
England was the major world centre for producing quality steel sewing needles into the early 20th century. Packaging identified the types of needles and promoted the manufacturers name..Milwards were one of the leaders in the production of needles during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Significance
Milwards has long been one of the major English needle manufacturers and their name continues today.
Physical description
Black paper packet with white label, containing needles (contains 16 needles)
Inscriptions & markings
H. Milward & Sons. Patented wrapp'd 8 Drill'd Eye Sharps
