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Sewing Kit - sewing kit includes four bobbins of white thread, four of lavender thread, two of blue thread, two of pink thread, one of black thread, three of brown thread; two crochet hooks; one seam ripper with plastic cap; one wooden darning egg; one red tomato pin cushion with various pins and needles; one small set including a bobbin of black thread and a bobbin of white thread, some sewing needles and a thimble; a book of needles from First Savings and Loan Association; a magnifying glass with a brown leather handle; a pair of silver metal scissors with a tag that reads "323"; a measuring tape; white ribbon; black elastic; white ribbon marked "A" in red stitching; white ribbon marked "413" in red stitching; associated ribbon box marked "Cash Woven Initials and Figures"; three pieces of ribbon and one scrap marked "211" in red stitching; one piece of ribbon marked "C" in red stitching; one piece of ribbon marked "S" in red stitching; one piece of ribbon and a scrap marked with cross in red stitching; various scraps of ribbon with numbers marked in red stitching; various loose buttons, snaps and safety pins; a spool of pink lace thread; a pack of light blue rayon thread; a pack of pink rayon thread; a red felt medallion marked "Apostleship of Prayer" and a black pin cushion with attached braided leather strap, circa 1936

 Item — Box: 24, Object: SHF04-0260a-tt

Scope and Contents

From Personal Artifacts Memorabilia; dimensions are taken from the original temporary box that these artifacts were housed in

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1936

Creator

Extent

From the Collection: 27.29 Linear Feet : 584 items

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Material Types

fabric, metal, wood plastic, paper, leather

Dimensions

7"x6"x3"

Repository Details

Part of the Sisters of the Holy Family Archive Repository

Contact:
Archives & Special Collections
Santa Clara University Library
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Santa Clara CA 95053 United States
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