needle becomes more frequent and faster. This is what seamstresses call “running stitch.” Scientific term: The funnel is very old, dating back to the Bronze Age. It was made of leather and bone, but now it’s made of metal alloy or plastic. Cultural fact: In 18th-century England, silver funnels were given as wedding gifts. A symbol of “protection and blessing.” In short: These aren’t stamps or little cups đ These are seamstresses’ weapons against needles. Was your grandmother a skilled seamstress?
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