SEWING KIT
H1988.229
"Housewife" sewing kit; light khaki holding blue wool yarn, cream and dark brown cotton; folds in roll, with elastic binder; with two pockets at each end holding thread; central woollen piece holding 2 pins and 7 needles; the largest needle is 7.5 cm long. Issued to soldiers as part of their kit for repairs to uniforms.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1988.229 |
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| Accession Date: | 22 Apr 1988 |
Material
| Cotton/Textile | wool, cotton, rubber, metal |
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| Metal |
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| Rubber/Natural Resin |
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| Wool/Textile |
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| Metal/Metal |
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Measurement
| length | 220mm |
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| width | 95mm |
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