Wonderful c. Mid 19th Century Whaler Made Scrimshaw Ladies Leg Bodkin theorem embroidery which I believe dates from

which I believe dates from sometime between 1900-1920

Medium in size--8" across and 3 3/8" tall--it's in good condition

with just a bit of separation between the cutter edges where they meet at the belly of the bird

Published by the Central Office of the Epworth League (a  Methodist young adult association formed in Cleveland in 1889) Fifty Social Evenings was written to help the league's department of social work in their efforts "to make league socials bright

Wonderful c. Mid 19th Century Whaler Made Scrimshaw Ladies Leg Bodkin theorem embroidery which I believe dates fromI splurged a bit on this one by my standards, purchased from an longtime New England dealer, but I didn't think twice: what a wonderful example of a folk art scrimshaw bodkin, which would have been made by a whaler sailor as a gift to bring home to a sweetheart. Bodkins were once common implements, used for making lace, threading ribbon or cord through fabric casings necklines, waistbands, etc and more. I've seen some fancy ones around these parts,