Ivory spindle

Spindle

TEXTILE WORKING EQUIPMENT
ivory
overall: 3/4 x 1/8 x 1/8 in.

Spindle; Ivory spindle; fromt the collection of Captain Richard C. Mears (1829-1899); small ivory or bone spindle; possibly to be used in a sewing barrel to keep spool of thread in place; found beneath tray inside of Chinese sewing box.


2005.34.451.18

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