Collectibles-General (Antiques)/An old sewing tool

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I have a question about an old tool. I will send you some photos at the address you have posted above. Thanks for your help.

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Hello Marvin,
Wow -- you have got me on this one.  I cannot say I have ever seen this tool before! I have received the photographs, thank you.
I am going to have to attempt to research this item for you and contact some upholstery people to see if they recognize the tool i.e. the tufting angle that you mention. My field of expertise is more along the embroidery/handwork line so this one has me a bit baffled. Please give me some time to try to help you. I will be back in touch.
Regards,
Irene

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Irene Schwall

Expertise

I have been a collector of antique sewing tools and thimbles for over 30 years. I am also a dealer in this field and sell on eBay under the name -- serengeti2. I am NOT, and I repeat NOT an expert on antique or vintage domestic household sewing machines used for everyday home sewing. I can offer help when it comes to TOY or miniature collectible sewing machines ONLY.

Experience

See information provided above.

Organizations
Thimble Collectors International
SCTC - Southern California Thimble Club
SDTC - San Diego Thimble Club
OTS - Ohio Thimble Seekers
Priscilla Nutmeggers - CT/MA/NH
Dorset Thimble Society - UK
Rund um den Fingerhut - Germany
www.925/1000.com
Cyberthimble on Yahoo



Publications
I belong to Thimble Collectors International & I chair the committee 'Publishing/Grants' and oversee the research and publication of booklets relating to sewing tools and thimbles. I have also had articles published on needlework related topics.

Education/Credentials
See information provided above.

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