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1.13.126Description
Sewing and Mending for Victory During World War II. Material: paper, metal. Size: 7 1/2" x 10 3/4". Description: red and white striped card stock with graphics of white stars showcasing contents; cover title: "Make and Mend for Victory"; contents: 50 pages of illustrations and directions for carrying out the pledge offered by the Consumer Division of the United States Office of Price Administration during the years of World War II; contents detail how to set up a sewing basket, how to mend, patch, alter and restyle, how to make a variety of acessories such as collars, converting a man's suit into a woman's suit, using men's shirts in alternative ways, reclaiming used wool.Context
World War II. The Consumer's Victory Pledge: "As a consumer, in the total defense of a democracy, I will do my part to make my home, my community, my country ready, efficient, strong. I will buy carefully--and I will not buy anything above the ceiling price, no matter how much I may want it. I will take good care of the things I have--and I will not buy anything made from vital war materials which I can get along without. I will waste nothing--and I will take care to salvage everything to win the war."Cataloged By
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Spool Cotton CompanyCreate Date
February 14, 2013Update Date
November 21, 2024