This is a military sewing kit, known as a housewife. The kit folds like an envelope and then has flaps that open in the opposite direction to protect the items inside. The kit is green, with the name "Harold Collins" hand stitched on the front of it. Inside of the kit is thread, buttons, and safety pins. The kit measures 1" (h) x 2.5" (w) x 5" (l).
Collection
Permanent Collection
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Kit, Sewing
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Kit, Needlework
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Needleworking Equipment
Nomenclature Class
Textileworking T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials
Search Terms
U.S. Army Air Corps, 1926-1947, World War II
Parts
Count
1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Harold Collins
Related Events
Event
World War II, 1939-1945
Provenance
Notes
Belonged to her husband, Harold, who served in World War II.