Inventarnummer
55/763
Beschreibung
This is a knitting sheath, or 'knitting stick', the back of which was probably originally covered with fabric. It was used to help hold the right knitting needle firmly, which enabled the knitter to achieve greater speed in their work. It is not known where this knitting sheath was used.
Physische Beschaffenheit
knitting sheath: brass; material
Bestandsgeschichte
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – 'The back was probably covered with fabric. // [pencil sketch]'
Objektbezeichnung
Material
