Needle, Sewing

Name/Title

Needle, Sewing

Description

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. Sheaffer

Acquisition

Accession

1984.053

Source or Donor

Norman B. Sheaffer

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Place

City

Chicago

State/Province

Illinois

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Notes

Made: Boys Needle Co. - 1/18/1910

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Sep 13, 1984

Create Date

September 13, 1984

Update Date

August 3, 2024