Needle case

Applied Arts

Inventory number
2021.7.15.8ab.AA.BX.C1830.FR
Description
Small cylinder formed etui made of wood and decorated with maple leaves of red and orange glass beads on white background, and a blue flower on the top and the bottom. The needlecase is made in two parts when pulled apart the inner tube, which was supposed to hold sewing needles, is visible. 
Materials
Wood
Glass beads
Origin
circa 1830 France
Dimensions
Width : 1.5 cm
Length : 1.5 cm
Height : 9 cm