Flowermakers tool
Object
Flowermakers tool
Object number
1994.190
Physical Description
Heavy, solid metal, needle shaped object. One end is shaped into a point, the other end is two pronged with metal balls (bulbous) attached to the ends. Metal appears rusty.
This tool was used by women working from home to make artificial flowers in the late 1800s. This specialist trade was mostly based in Hoxton. The flowers were used to decorate hats.
This tool was used by women working from home to make artificial flowers in the late 1800s. This specialist trade was mostly based in Hoxton. The flowers were used to decorate hats.
Dimension
Height: 119mm
Width: 6mm
Depth: 5mm
Width: 6mm
Depth: 5mm
On display?
No