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Posted 10 years ago

wendyi
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Can be unscrewed, looks like ivory, small compartment inside. Small hole at top for hanging on thread? Compartment inside is very small. Found in Sweden probably about 100 years old

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kyratango, 10 years ago
A cute old needle case! Often in umbrella shape, Google images for umbrella needle case to see more!
shareurpassion, 10 years ago
It's a Saturday Stumper!!! lol.

Hi there wendyi. Welcome to CW. I have to warn you, it's Saturday morning and sometimes it gets a little crazy around here...not that Saturday makes a difference!

I personally have never seen one of these but stick around, someone may surprise us!
wendyi, 10 years ago
Super, thank you, we did wonder if it maybe had something to do with needles.
Mac2, 10 years ago
Yes it could be a needle case, but also could be a pillow lace bobbin. I have some similar. Popular in Europe for making this type of lace. The thread goes through the hole.
vetraio50, 10 years ago
I think it was a pin case but with a twist.

The hole was for a Stanhope.

There's another example on Pinterest here:
https://www.pinterest.com/quiltyjoann/sewing-related-items/

Over time the Stanhopes go missing.
http://www.stanhopes.info/what_images_can_be_found.html

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