Box containing crochet and embroidery tools
Extent and Medium
a: Height: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Width: 3.130 inches (7.95 cm) | Depth: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm)
b: Height: 1.130 inches (2.87 cm) | Width: 3.500 inches (8.89 cm) | Depth: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm)
c: Height: 1.130 inches (2.87 cm) | Width: 2.500 inches (6.35 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)
d: Height: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm) | Width: 1.630 inches (4.14 cm) | Depth: 1.630 inches (4.14 cm)
e: Height: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Width: 3.000 inches (7.62 cm) | Depth: 0.630 inches (1.6 cm)
f: Height: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm) | Width: 1.380 inches (3.505 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)
g: Height: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm) | Width: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm) | Depth: 0.380 inches (0.965 cm)
h: Height: 0.630 inches (1.6 cm) | Width: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm) | Depth: 0.380 inches (0.965 cm)
i: Height: 0.880 inches (2.235 cm) | Width: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm) | Depth: 0.380 inches (0.965 cm)
j: Height: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm) | Width: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm) | Depth: 0.380 inches (0.965 cm)
k: Height: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm) | Width: 0.380 inches (0.965 cm) | Depth: 0.630 inches (1.6 cm)
l: Height: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm) | Width: 0.380 inches (0.965 cm) | Depth: 0.380 inches (0.965 cm)
m: Height: 2.630 inches (6.68 cm) | Diameter: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)
n: Height: 2.500 inches (6.35 cm) | Diameter: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)
o: Height: 3.880 inches (9.855 cm)
p: Height: 3.880 inches (9.855 cm)
q: Height: 5.630 inches (14.3 cm)
r: Height: 3.500 inches (8.89 cm)
s: Height: 3.500 inches (8.89 cm)
t: Height: 3.130 inches (7.95 cm)
u: Height: 2.630 inches (6.68 cm)
v: Height: 5.000 inches (12.7 cm)
w: Height: 5.000 inches (12.7 cm)
x: Height: 4.880 inches (12.395 cm)
y: Height: 2.630 inches (6.68 cm)
z: Height: 2.630 inches (6.68 cm)
aa: Height: 4.130 inches (10.49 cm)
ab: Height: 4.130 inches (10.49 cm)
ac: Height: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm)
ad: Height: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm)
ae: Height: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Diameter: 3.000 inches (7.62 cm)
af: Height: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm) | Width: 7.750 inches (19.685 cm) | Depth: 5.130 inches (13.03 cm)
ag: Height: 0.880 inches (2.235 cm) | Width: 7.750 inches (19.685 cm) | Depth: 5.000 inches (12.7 cm)
Archival History
The tools were donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2018 by Susan Miller, the daughter of Margarete Schwarz.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Susan Miller
Scope and Content
Wooden box handpainted with the words "Splendid Baby", containing numerous crochet and embroidery tools.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Wooden box with detached lid containing numerous wood and metal sewing and crochet tools, fabric stamps (floral and geometric patterns as well as individual letters) and a round crocheted pouch containing needles and thread.
Genre
- Tools and Equipment
- Object