Name/Title
Nylon Hose Rescue and Repair Kit c.1920sEntry/Object ID
2025.104.2Description
A matchbook style nylon hose rescue and repair kit. The front of the book promotes Jordan Hardware Co. of Willimantic, CT, and the back and inside cover promote Devoe Mirrolac Enamel. Behind the sticks are written instructions on their use.Use
The end of each of the "matchsticks" is coated with a water-activated "run arrestor" which would be applied to both ends of a run in a pair of stockings to keep it from spreading. Once stopped, the run could be repaired, potentially using the range of light-skinned nude colored thread also included in the kit, and then the arrestor washed out.Collection
General CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Kit, SewingNomenclature Primary Object Term
Kit, NeedleworkNomenclature Sub-Class
Needleworking EquipmentNomenclature Class
Textileworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsLocation
Location
* Untyped Location
Archives U1-D-4Category
PermanentDate
October 18, 2025Provenance
Provenance Detail
Found ObjectCreated By
Kearney, QuinlanCreate Date
October 18, 2025Updated By
Kearney, QuinlanUpdate Date
October 18, 2025
