Needle Book: A package, containing two needles, made by the Peerless company of Germany, stored in a paper container issued by the Crown Laundry and Cleaning Company of Los Angeles, ca. 1920s. The front cover shows a woman seated in a wicker chair outside of her house sewing while a baby plays at her feet. Advertising is printed on the back (see marks/inscriptions for text.) The inside cover contains more advertising for the laundry. Donated by George Wheatley. In good condition with some edge wear and dog-eared corners, as well as stains on the inside and back cover. Front: "'WASH DAY'--SHE PATRONIZES/THE CROWN LAUNDRY & CLEANING CO."; Inside left, "'Our Skill and Care Make/Your Clothes Wear'/Crown Laundry & Clothing Co./Phone: WEstmore 6351"; Inside right, "'A Particular Laundry for People Who Care'/Crown Laundry & Cleaning Co./Phone WEstmore 6351"; Back: "'For Your Health's Sake--and/Economy, too,'/'Send It to The Laundry!'/'CROWN LAUNDRY'/'OF COURSE!'/. . .
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