Victorian Sewing Kit??

[fuzzylizzie]

That's what the lady I bought it from called this. Any thoughts as to age or a better name for it?

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Thanks,
Lizzie

 

[vintageclothes-line]

I have no idea but I just love old sewing notions and kits. Could you put drawstring purse sewing kit?

 

[hatfeathers]

Perhaps fit in the phrase "sewing notions" bag/purse? It's not a notion persay, but that may get your sewing collectors' heads turned.

Oh, and IT'S SOO CUUUTTTTEEE!

Jenn

 

[artizania]

I have no idea why, but for all its style, I just don't get a Victorian feel for this - probably because I remember making the same needlecase-booklets at school in the 50s!

 

[fuzzylizzie]

I'll post some close-ups of the fabric. The materials, at least, are older than the 50s.

 

[Jonathan]

They are sometimes called 'Housewifes"

 

[fuzzylizzie]

That's interesting! I always associated the "Housewife" with the military man, and didn't realize the term was more widely used.

Lizzie

 

[fuzzylizzie]

Okay, here are the closeups. Any additional thoughts?

<img src=http://members.sparedollar.com/fuzzylizzie/sew5.jpg>

<img src=http://members.sparedollar.com/fuzzylizzie/sew6.jpg>

Thanks!
Lizzie

 

[Patentleathershoes]

that's a nice paisley. reminds me of motifs from a luxe upholstery fabric.