Title

sailmaker's needle case

DateCirca 1890
Mediumwood, cotton, twine
Dimensions1 1/8 × 6 in. (2.9 × 15.2 cm)
Donor credit lineKendall Whaling Museum Collection Transfer
Object number2001.100.2642
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionAn empty needle case made of wood completely served with cotton sail thread. Twine affixed to each end serves as a "keeper."
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