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Grace Campbell's Silver Bodkin or Ribbon Threader
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| Accession #: | 4429.32 |
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| Title: | Grace Campbell's Silver Bodkin or Ribbon Threader |
| Object Type: | Bodkin |
| Participants: |
Campbell Family (user)
Campbell, Grace M. (Fox) (user)
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| Physical Description: | Sterling silver sewing tool (bodkin) or ribbon threader. Plain form; flat tapered shape with slit at wider end and round hole at narrower end. Initials "GMC" for Grace M. Campbell on side. Whiting, ca. 1900. |
| Description: | Sterling silver sewing accessories, often monogrammed, were popular among the well-to-do. Grace Campbell likely used this bodkin or ribbon threader, marked "GMC", to complete occasional hand-sewn gifts or for threading ribbons into her undergarments. |
| Category: | Campbell Collection |
| Geographical Reference: | Campbell House (Washington->Spokane County->Spokane) |
| Dimensions: |
length 2 1/8"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
sterling silver (Material)
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| Credit Line: | Museum Purchase, 2019 |
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