'The Army and Navy Needle Book' depicting the Iowa, before 1918

Name/Title

'The Army and Navy Needle Book' depicting the Iowa, before 1918

Entry/Object ID

1993.14.221

Description

Acc. No. 93.14.221 Subject Category: Household Date or Period: C - Possibly prior to World War I Object: Needle booklet. Description: Needle case of booklet with lithographic cover depicting the battleship "Iowa" and a bold printed caption in red and black colored type stating "The Army and Navy Needle Book". Interior contains graduated sizes of sewing needles. Size: L - 2 1/2 x W - 4 3/4 inches. History of Object: Needle booklet that belonged to Adeline Toye cox as a married woman. A longtime resident of the City. Acquired from: Estate of Adeline T. Cox Date: 7-12-1993