Context (Display)
Objects previously mounted on display board of hardboard, with metal wire.
Event Date
Author: Heather Donoghue

Context (Related Documents)
See 'Report on Collections Research and Cataloguing Project on Post Medieval 'To Be Disposed Of' Material' by David Kay in the archive (Doc.474) for background information.
Event Date 2019
Author: Heather Donoghue

Description (Physical description)
Two bone needle cases in the form of a book. (.1) Open fretwork forming foliate motifs on both sides with scalloped edges; small holes form outer border stitched with blue thread. Spine and interior lining of sheer blue satin cloth. Several sheets of off-white cloth inside; blue satin ribbon ties, one separate and placed inside. (.2) Open fretwork forming foliate motifs on both sides with spiral or flower motif at centre and scalloped edges; small holes form outer border stitched with pink thread. Spine and interior lining of sheer pink satin cloth. Several sheets of off-white cloth inside; ribbon ties missing.
Event Date 16/1/2025
Author: Heather Donoghue

Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2025.6153 | Freezing
Event Date 5/3/2025
Author: Kirsty Kernohan