fastening, Hook and eyes
Description
Two sets of 'Newey's' hook and eyes attached to cardboard. One piece of cardboard has eight size two eyes attached, the other has nine size three hooks attached. Found inside Sister Catherine Ovens wicker sewing basket.
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Object detail
Classification
Hook and Eye Fastener/Textile Fastener/Notion/Needleworking Equipment/Textileworking T&E/Tools & Equipment for Materials/Nomenclature
Media/Materials Description
Thought to be enamel hook and eyes sewn onto cardboard.
Media and Materials
Measurements
.1 - Size two eyes = Length (mm) = 125mm
.1 - Size two eyes = Width (mm) = 44mm
.1 - Size two eyes = Width (mm) = 7mm
.1 - Size two eyes = Length (mm) = 8mm
.2 - Size three eyes = Length (mm) = 133mm
.2 - Size three eyes = Width (mm) = 44mm
.2 - Size three eyes = Length (mm) = 12mm
.2 - Size three eyes = Width (mm) = 10mm
.1 - Size two eyes = Width (mm) = 44mm
.1 - Size two eyes = Width (mm) = 7mm
.1 - Size two eyes = Length (mm) = 8mm
.2 - Size three eyes = Length (mm) = 133mm
.2 - Size three eyes = Width (mm) = 44mm
.2 - Size three eyes = Length (mm) = 12mm
.2 - Size three eyes = Width (mm) = 10mm
Collection
Accession Number
NPM993.18.93.22
Credit Line
fastening, Hook and eyes. Nelson Provincial Museum, Ovens Collection: NPM993.18.93.22
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