Maybe someone can identify this sewing item..vintage
06-11-2012, 02:37 AM
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It's a variation on a 'hussif' or an 'etui'- soldiers used to take these little sewing kits onto the battlefield. I have a collection of them and have always got my eyes peeled for an extra one to add to the collection.
The link below shows you a photograph of a more fancy one:
http://www.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/r...o1486etui.html
The link below shows you a photograph of a more fancy one:
http://www.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/r...o1486etui.html
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06-11-2012, 06:37 AM
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I did a search for military sewing kits. It appears yours could be from WWI. I found one for sale that said there is a patent date on the bottom of the can. Do you see printing on the bottom of your can? Yours is in better condition and more complete than the one I found listed.
06-11-2012, 08:48 AM
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It is military.. Soliders carried them.. They had rips in their clothes and buttons come off too.. and there was a time when most men could at least do a decent job of mending or sewing on buttons.
Sorry, Had to say it but it really does look cool, pretty rare I would imagine.
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