This is a 'stitch-counter' which belonged to my great Grandmother. The plates fold out into a stand and when placed on a piece of fabric, the magnifying glass will allow you to count the stitches in the length of an inch.
I have modified the stitch-counter by adding a brass keyhole plate which allows the viewer to slide photographs underneath in order to be magnified. Similarly to the 'Pocket-Peeps' flicker-books, this can be carried around as a personal treasure and kept secret in the pocket.
I wonder what my Grandmother would have thought to my modifications!
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