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Needlework tools in a workbox: T.23-1974

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Current Location: In storage

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Maker: Unknown

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Description

Needlework tools and materials. Tools of silver-gilt and steel; English, London and Sheffield, marks for 1863-4, in hardwood box, lined with dark green velvet, 19th century Indian.

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Given anonymously

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1974-06-06) by Anonymous

Dating

19th Century, Mid
Circa 1825 CE - Circa 1874 CE

School or Style

English
Indian

Components of the work

Box Lining composed of velvet ( green)
Tools composed of silver gilt steel
Box composed of hardwood Depth 12 in Height 6.25 in Width 19 in

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.23-1974
Primary reference Number: 77894

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 7 May 2025

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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