AboutBarbara K. Acchino Expertise II CAN ONLY ANSWER QUESTIONS ON THIMBLES
AND ANTIQUE SEWING TOOLS. NO SEWING MACHINES. NO NON-SEWING ITEMS.
Experience I have been collecting for almost 20 years.
Organizations ThimbleCollectors@ONElist.com; Thimble Collectors International; Thimble Guild; Thimbletter II, Empire State Thimble Collectors
Publications "Sewing with Scotties" Scottie Sampler; various articles for the "Bulletin" - official newsletter of Thimble Collectors International (TCI)
Expert: Barbara K. Acchino Date: 9/12/2006 Subject: Tool found in sewing box
Question I found a little wooden tool in a old sewing box. it is made from two pieces of wood that when lined up perfectly have the shape of a tiny guitar. It is attached with pieces of metal and made so they can slide back and forth. On the small end is a pointed piece of metal with a hole in it and on the other half so it slides back and over the hole is a straight piece of metal with a sharp end. It also has a eye screw set above or below this metal piece depending on which half you are holding top. Any ideas what this maybe?
Answer Theresa - is it possible for you to send me a picture? bacchino@twcny.rr.com Without seeing the item, I'm guessing it is a stilletto, but I'm terrible at the abstract and really can't picture the item from your description. Sorry I can't be of more help. Barb
