Hussif

A 'hussif', also known as a 'housewife', is a container for implements used in knitting, needlework and lace making. This example, from Moniaive in Dumfriesshire, dates from the 19th century.

The hussif contains a pin cushion with wire-headed pins, scissors, a thread box and a fleerish.

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Online ID:	000-100-002-779-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.RHE 10
Date:	19th century
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Dimensions:	Pincushion 50 mm x 75 mm; Scissors 115 mm L x 47 mm W
What:	Housewife / pincushion / scissor
Subject:	Containers for implements used in knitting, needlework, lace mak (NMAS Classification)
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Where:	Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Moniave
Event:
Description:	Hussif, or housewife, from Moniaive, Dumfriesshire
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