Name/Title
Needle, SewingDescription
References:
Isaac M. Sheaffer born at Rotheville, Penn. 11/1/1849 and died in London, Ind 2/16/1930. Rose A. (Gould) Sheaffer was born at Pleasentview, Ind. 11/4/1858 and died 1/22/1949 in London, Ind.
Remarks: Found in sewing machine No. 84.53.7
Tube shaped and cap is larger than the case it self. Natural wood color and printed in black. Also contains 6 needles and one is broken.
Marks. top of cap - "2", 40-100, Pat. Jan. 18, 1910" on the side - "Reg. U.S.Pat. Off. Jan,26, "09", more writing is on the piece but unable to clearly make out.Collection
Norman B. SheafferAcquisition
Accession
1984.053Source or Donor
Norman B. SheafferAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Place
City
ChicagoState/Province
IllinoisCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaNotes
Made: Boys Needle Co. - 1/18/1910Create Date
September 13, 1984Update Date
August 3, 2024