Object number
71/7
Description
A stiletto (embroidery hook) made of hooked steel with a bone handle. Stilettos are used for making eyelet holes in needlework.
A stiletto (embroidery hook) made of hooked steel with a bone handle. Stilettos are used for making eyelet holes in needlework.
Physical description
stiletto hand tool: metal, bone
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: STILETTO (EMBROIDERY HOOK) // Accession number: 71/7 // … // Recorder: LCB/JMB // Date: 25.1.71 1.3.88 // Description: Stiletto made of hooked steel with a bone handle. // Dimensions: Length: 9.0 cm Length handle 4.0 cm // Associated information: Used by Mrs E. R. Barlow nee Rootes (1876–1960) at 46 Clovelly Rd, Hornsey, London.’
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