Summary
Alternative Name(s): Tambour Needle
Part of carved bone tool, probably for tambour work (originally identified as bobbin). Excavated at Casselden Place in 2003. It has a carved acorn on one end.
Working in Little Lon.
Alongside the tightly packed cottages, commercial enterprise thrived in little Lon. Shops sold food and 'fancy goods'. Factories and workshops manufactured bellows, furniture, waterproof clothing and ice cream.
In the 1880s grocers flourished, and in the 1890s clothing firms and Chinese cabinet-makers dominated the local manufacturing scene. But Little Lon's most numerous businesses were the myriad hotels and brothels.
It is easy to overlook the 'invisible' work carried out in people's homes. Because such work was rarely documented we rely on things left behind to tell the story. The abundance of lace bobbins dug up at Little Lon hints at a lace-making industry and busy lives otherwise hidden from history.
Physical Description
A small rod shaped bone bobbin, elaborately carved with an acorn shape on one end.
Physical Description
Small elaborately carved bone rod. Shape of an acorn on the end.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Heritage Victoria, Industry Superannuation Property Trust, 03 May 2005
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Context Number
1.206
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Site
Australia, Victoria, H7822-1209, Casselden Place, 50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
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Object Measurements
35 mm (Length), 10 mm (Width)
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