Unknown
Housewife
1850 (circa)

| Date | 1850 (circa) |
| Collection | Burton Collection |
| Classification | Object |
| Medium | Housewife |
| Accession Number | LDORL : 02349L |
Housewife probably handmade of waxed linen containing needles, pins, buttons, threads, hooks and eyes from 1850 circa. The whole rolls up into a convenient size for transportation and was used by Sir Richard Burton on his pilgrimage to Mecca.