Collection Highlights
Slant-front desk
Date:
1777-1794
Object Number:
1947.461
Medium:
Mahogany
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Needlebook
Object Number:
2001.212
Date:
ca. 1945-1955
Medium:
Paper, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 6 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Paper needlebook; "W/79/NEEDLES/$.10/WOOLWORTH/NEEDLEBOOK"; red, white and blue; picture of Woolworth building; 12 needles in pin cushion; same picture on front and back; interior has foils in gold, green, and red that support 49 sewing needles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Helen Mandelbaum
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
