Needle box
Object
Box
Production date
1900-1927
Object number
1991.903
Physical Description
This needle box is made from wood. It is cylindrical and has been turned to create grooves. It slides apart and contained sewing needles (object numbers 1991.904 and 1991.921).
Object history
The needles and case were thought to be used by Mr R.J. King (d.1927), master harness smith and hame maker who had a smithy in Stepney.
Associated Place
Tower Hamlets (Place)
Material
Wood
Dimension
Height (Whole): 190mm
Diameter (Whole): 30mm
Diameter (Whole): 30mm
On display?
Yes