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Knitting needle box

Side view of a needle box showing the long rectangular shape. Side view of a needle box showing the long rectangular shape. Side view of a needle box showing the long rectangular shape. Top view of a needle box showing the moulded inscription and needle gauge in the lid. Top view of a needle box showing the inside surfaces of the lid and the base. Underside view of a needle box showing the moulded feet in the base of the box.
Side view of a needle box showing the long rectangular shape. Side view of a needle box showing the long rectangular shape. Side view of a needle box showing the long rectangular shape. Top view of a needle box showing the moulded inscription and needle gauge in the lid. Top view of a needle box showing the inside surfaces of the lid and the base. Underside view of a needle box showing the moulded feet in the base of the box.

Classification

Description

A long rectangular box and lid for storing knitting needles. The lid has a holes to gauge the size of the needles.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Inscriptions

moulded: "KNITTING NEEDLES REGISTERED." (lid)
moulded: "MADE IN ENGLAND" (base)

Object number

AIBDC : 006315SA

Date

1960 - 1969 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
UF
urea formaldehyde
Dimensions
Width
68mm
Height
40mm
Length
320mm

Colour

pink