Ivory stiletto
Stiletto
TEXTILE WORKING EQUIPMENTivory
overall: 2-1/8 x 1/8 x 1/8 in.
Stiletto; Ivory stiletto; from the collection of Captain Richard C. Mears (1829-1899); ivory or bone stiletto (tool used for making holes in fabric without risking tearing the material); tapered towards end, with end looking as though part of it has broken off; found in tray inside of Chinese sewing box.
2005.34.451.6