Metal sewing kit

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Metal sewing kit

Entry/Object ID

2021.1.370

Description

German green metal bullet-shaped sewing kit. Case contains brass thimble over wooden spool of black and white thread with needles stored inside core. Likely World War II era.

Use

Often referred to as a “bullet” or “capsule” style sewing kit, these compact mending sets were designed to be portable and practical, making them popular with soldiers, travelers, and outdoorsmen.

Collection

Marianne Kerr Thimble Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.1

Source or Donor

Marianne Kerr

Made/Created

Time Period

20th Century

Place

Country

Germany

Continent

Europe

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

sewing kits, mending

Dimensions

Height

4.9 cm

Diameter

1.9 cm

Materials

Material

Metal, Thread, Wood

Material Notes

Appears to be brass and painted green.

Color

Green, White, Black, Gold

Location

Box

Box 19

Cabinet

Object Cabinet

Room

Studio