Bodkin

Unknown

ca. 1620–40 · Silver · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Bodkins were used both for threading laces and as hairpins. This and a related bodkin (see 1981.48.2) are decorated with simple incised patterns more usual on wood or bone articles.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1620–40

Medium

Silver

Culture

British, probably London

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Purchase, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Garbat, by exchange, 1981