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Title |
Box of Pins "La Bouronne d'Or", c. 1970-1990 |
Object Name |
Box, Pin |
Description |
Box of Pins "La Bouronne d'Or", c. 1970-1990. Plastic box with a black sticker on top that reads "La Bouronne d'Or / Epingles en laiton" in gold. There is also a white sticker on lid with handwriting that reads "17mm / 25 pr". Edge of base has a pattern of sets of 5 raised, vertical stripes (3 sets on long edges and 2 sets on short edges). Lid is loose on case and comes off with ease. Case contains hundreds of small brass-colored pins with flat heads. Pins measure about .75" long. |
Date |
c.1970-1990 |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
2012.001.015 |
Dimensions |
H-1 W-3.75 D-2.5 inches |
Dimension Details |
measure for box. |
Collection |
3D - Textileworking Tools & Equipment |
Inscription Text |
"La Bouronne d'Or / Epingles en laiton" ( printed in gold on sticker on lid); "17mm / 25 pr" (hand written on white sticker on lid) |
Provenance |
Bobbin lace and supplies made/used by Elizabeth Bartlett Murphy, granddaughter of the first Fire Chief of San Mateo, George Bartlett. |
Search Terms |
Lace Sewing Murphy, Elizabeth Bartlett |
Subjects |
Lace making Sewing equipment & supplies Pattern sheets |
People |
Murphy, Elizabeth Bartlett |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Mary Rountree |