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Maker(s):Gorham Manufacturing Company
Culture:American
Title:bodkins with case
Date Made:ca. 1900
Type:Tool - Textile Working
Materials:silver, leather, paper, base metal
Place Made:United States
Measurements:overall: 7 1/4 in x 2 3/4 in; 18.4 cm x 7 cm (case open)
Accession Number:  HD 68.121
Credit Line:Gift of Mrs. John Webster
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield
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Description:
Three sizes of silver bodkins engraved with scrolling foliate decoratio in a brown leather case, which were made by the Gorham Manufacturing Company, each marked with a lion, anchor and "G" and "STERLING" and a number on the back (B415, B-416, B-414). A bodkin is designed to pull an item (such as elastic, ribbon, cording or drawstring) through a casing. The blunt point prevents the bodkin from piercing the fabric casing while guiding the item through the casing.

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