Harness maker's needle, Canterbury, NH

Object ID:

1957.9471.1

Community:

New Hampshire, Canterbury

Description

A thin metal needle with a curved blade. The end of the needle is round with an oval cut out for thread. The body of the needle is circular in cross-section before curving. The curved section of the blade is flattened and tapers in at the sides to form a point.

New Hampshire Canterbury

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