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Collection
Tool Collection: Textiles
Object ID
1950.007.327
Collection
Tool Collection: Textiles
Description
Wrought iron button-hole cutter, L-shaped, with axe-like blade at end of short leg and sharp point at end of tapered long leg.
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1900
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 19
Storage Container
Box 1002: Sewing & Needlework
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Cutter, Buttonhole
Material
Iron
Length (in)
3.75
Width (in)
2
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-05-06
Condition Notes
Corrosion over much of surface.
Object ID
1950.007.327
Accession Number
1950.007
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Collection
Tool Collection: Textiles
Object ID
1968.012.1a-b
Collection
Tool Collection: Textiles
Description
Pair of knitting needles (A & B) made of hand-carved hardwood, perhaps hickory. Both are gently curved throughout length, with B having a stronger curve. Pointed at one end and a crudely and abruptly carved enlargement at other end. No apparent finish, although slight polish from use.
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1920
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 19
Storage Container
Box 1002: Sewing & Needlework
Subcategory
Textileworking T&E
Object Name
Needle, Knitting
Material
Wood
Length (in)
12.25
Width (in)
0.5
Dimension Details
A is 12.25" and B is 12.75".
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2014-12-23
Condition Notes
Slight curvature with carving marks evident, especially at enlarged ends. No finish evident except slight sheen/polish from use.
Object ID
1968.012.1a-b
Accession Number
1968.012
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