Date: 14th - 15th century (Goubitz 2009, pg. 101, fig. 184).
The needlecase is inspired by a find from Dordrecht, of which only the lower half with a parchment interior remains. The surface of the find has remnants of red paint on it, so it is possible that the needlebook was originally red all over. A photo of the find can be viewed on the museum's Facebook page. Our interpretation is slightly larger and more spacious compared to the original.
The needlecase may have served as a medieval woman's necessity in addition to storing sewing supplies. As such, it is used for storing hand pins, for fastening veils and clothes. It can be carried in a pouch, on a belt at the hip, or just as a pouch for storage within a larger box. However, the pincushion could also be used as an accessory for men, for example, in Cologne it was found in the estate of Hermann von Goch and contained a pair of dowsing pins. You can see our interpretation of the one from Cologne here.
The pincase is made of cowhide leather by hardening. The laces are made of fat-tanned deerskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 9,4
Width: 4cm
Depth: 1,8cm
Hanging height: min. 14cm from top edge
