Accession No
1947.790 C
Description
Case. One of three leather needle cases, this in dark brown leather.
Place
Asia; South Asia; Himalayas; Tibet
Period
Source
Schuster, Caroline (Lady) [donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1947.790 C
Cultural Affliation
Material
Leather; Animal Sinew
Local Term
Measurements
64mm x 11mm x 101mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
A-C: three leather needle cases, in green, red and brown respectively
Event Date 1947
Author: ashleigh griffin
Context (CMS Context)
Debbie Swallow' s note (7 07 1980): " Green leather found & one piece more green leather & one piece of brown);
Event Date 27/2/1995
Author: ashleigh griffin
Description (Physical description)
Needle case, which is made from dark brown leather, with a dark brown leather trim. The stitching appears to be made from animal sinew. The upper section of the case is shaped a stylistic leaf, with the lower half shaped like a heart.
Event Date 12/3/2019
Author: ashleigh griffin
FM:283246
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