Description: ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR SEWING "HOUSEWIFE" KIT, Mid-1800's, Leather Roll-Up Style This leather "roll-up" style sewing kit was commercially manufactured and sold by sutlers or other merchants to the Civil War soldier or any civilian wishing to have a kit for traveling with to make necessary repairs to clothing or other items. The body is made of patent leather with brown polished cotton edge binding. The tan cotton lining has a brocade pattern to it. Blue velvet was used on the ends of the roll for a pin cushion. There are a couple of original sewing needles attached to the inside. The kit shows usual wear for an item being over 150 years old. See pics for further details as they are part of the description. This was purchased from "The Horse Soldier" antique store located in Gettysburg, PA., back in the 1990's. Here's your chance to own a piece of history. Thanks for looking! See my other listings as I am selling a portion of my 1800's sewing memorabilia over the next couple of weeks. Thank you for looking. ONLY SOLD AND SHIPPED WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ALL 50.DO ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BID. PAYMENT SHOULD BE IN 3 DAYS OR LESS-THANK YOU.SENT IN THREE BUSINESS DAYS or less FROM THE TIME I RECEIVE PAYMENT.THANKS AND GOOD LUCK!!!
Price: 39.99 USD
Location: Santaquin, Utah
End Time: 2024-11-10T02:45:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7.98 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Conflict: Civil War (1861-65)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
