Collectibles-General (Antiques)/bone sewing tool?

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Expert: - 10/9/2009


Question

bone sewing item
Hi,
A friend of mine has sent me the attached image of an unidentified sewing tool, do you know what it is please?

Answer
Hello Margaret.  

I can't tell from your picture, but are all the holes the same size?  If not, it could be a gauge for knitting needles.  If they are all the same size, it could be a thread/floss holder.  I've not come across this particular item in the past, so these two suggestions are my best guess.  

Barbara

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    CommentHi, Thank you for your reply, i also have not come across such an item, and thought possibly a thread/waxer tool, yes all the holes are the same size, i also thought of a knitting needle gauge. Best wishes


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Barbara K. Acchino

Experience

I have been collecting for almost 30 years.

Organizations
ThimbleCollectors@ONElist.com; Thimble Collectors International (TCI); Thimble Guild; Thimbletter & Thimbletter II, Empire State Thimble Collectors; CyberThimble; Yahoo Thimble Club

Publications
"Sewing with Scotties" Scottie Sampler; various articles for the "Bulletin" - official newsletter of Thimble Collectors International (TCI)

Education/Credentials
I have been collecting for almost 30 years.

Awards and Honors
TCI's President's Award

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