Maybe someone can identify this sewing item..vintage
06-11-2012, 03:06 PM
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My great aunt gave me one that belonged to my great uncle. She said that in the military they gave the men sewing kits for mending their own garments. Mine is not like yours but very similar. I love vintage sewing notions don't you.
06-11-2012, 05:05 PM
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Yes I do, and I have looked the internet over and haven't found one like the one I have..and there is no markings or letters or anything on the can...I thought I might find out how much it would be worth..just curious...
06-12-2012, 03:57 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
06-12-2012, 05:47 AM
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Here is a link to one that looks exactly like yours. There is a link to this lady's e-mail, so perhaps you could contact her.Read the story below her pic.
http://lindamccoyart.blogspot.com/20...-painting.html
And this one...describes the part inside the spools as a pin holder..
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedi...eld-sewing-kit
http://lindamccoyart.blogspot.com/20...-painting.html
And this one...describes the part inside the spools as a pin holder..
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedi...eld-sewing-kit
06-12-2012, 07:15 AM
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It's an old sewing kit for the soldiers. Either WWI or WWII. Probably purchased at the PX or issued. Was there a needle in the kit as well? The "tin" was to keep the contents dry so you could repair tears, etc., out in the field or on maneuvers. You have a real piece of memorabilia there! You could always check with the Smithsonian. :-)
06-12-2012, 08:08 AM
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You have some very good information here on what you have. I have a very small collection of Etui or small sewing kits. I treasure them as they are hard to find and unusual. You can find more information in the book Sewing Tools and Trinkets by Helen Lester Thompson published by Collector Books, Paducah, Kentucky. Enjoy your little treasure.
06-12-2012, 07:23 PM
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Well I have found out for sure this was a WWl item, given to service men sometimes by the Red Cross or other organizations...so my curiousity is cured...glad I have it in my collection...
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