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Melon-Shaped Thread Holder Thread Holder

This is a thread holder. It is dated 1798 and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt and Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 18.9 x 14.5 cm (7 7/16 x 5 11/16 in.)

It has the following markings

On underside of holder: [1] “N. Jensen”, stipple-engraved (maker's mark) [2] “1798”, stipple-engraved (date)

Cite this object as

Melon-Shaped Thread Holder Thread Holder; Denmark; silver; H x diam.: 18.9 x 14.5 cm (7 7/16 x 5 11/16 in.); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1931-64-17

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