Featured Artifact of the Week

Needle Holder

From the collection

Handmade needle book made for Emily Augusta Fletcher (1819-1901), grandmother of Gertrude (1877-1969) and Julia Fletcher (1879-1965), from around 1900. It was made from punched paper, felt (or related fabric), embroidery, and paint, and bound by a ribbon. The front shows “Emily” and the back states “The gift of friendship.” The maker of the book is unknown. It was donated by past Westford residents Austin (1899-1992) and Eleanor Colburn Fletcher (1901-1995) in 1983.

W.1983.30.9