GI sewing kit

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

GI sewing kit

Entry/Object ID

2021.1.356

Description

GI sewing kit in green canister, with thimble, full spools of green and white thread, and brass needle case in spindle.

Context

U.S. military sewing kits were carried by soldiers for uniform field repairs. These pocket-sized kits were typically made of wood or brass and painted olive drab. Many were produced in Germany and other parts of Europe. Military kits typically included: thread; spools of olive drab, black, and white; needles; assorted sewing pins and needles; fasteners; spare standard issue buttons; metal snaps; safety pins; metal thimble; small folding scissors.

Collection

Marianne Kerr Thimble Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.1

Source or Donor

Marianne Kerr

Made/Created

Time Period

20th Century

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

sewing kits, mending

Dimensions

Height

9 cm

Diameter

2.5 cm

Material

Metal, Wood, Thread

Color

Green, Silver

Location

Box

Box 20

Cabinet

Object Cabinet

Room

Studio