In the 19th century, knitting needles were available in very fine sizes for the delicate open knitting patterns that were popular. Although blunt ended, these needles were able to pierce a variety of materials. This knitting needle case was made especially to contain fine needles. Modelled after a change purse, the case has a ‘snap-hance’ closure. The decorative silk is lined with chamois leather to prevent the needles poking through.A knitting needle case made of ivory silk figured with pink and silver stripes, gold, pink and maroon flowers. It is lined with chamois and is edged with silver-gilt braid. The case closes with a silver snap-hance.