Antique Bakelite 'Jewel Rug Embroidery Needle' complete in box with instructions. tutti frutti Sold at Salamanca Market Hobart

Sold at Salamanca Market Hobart

According to the Encyclopedia of Australian Potters Marks by Geoff Ford this paper label dates from 1953 - mid 1970's

A little wearing of colour from the cold painted Lucite but overall

Wendy Binks is a well-known artist and author based in Fremantle

Antique Bakelite 'Jewel Rug Embroidery Needle' complete in box with instructions. tutti frutti Sold at Salamanca Market Hobart"Jewel" rug needle for wool or art, silk and wool rug yarn! Bakelite Jewel Rug Embroidery Needle 'specially constructed point which penetrates Hessian, Canvas readily without cutting or breaking the fabric.' For Ludbrokes Pty Ltd Brisbane Street Launceston. This is such an interesting item and would be a wonderful addition to any rug maker's collection of antique and retro rug making tools. Please see and expand the photos as they help to form part of