Soldier's sewing kit; Unknown; 1914-1917; GH017794

Soldier's sewing kit; Unknown; 1914-1917; GH017794
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Name/Title

Soldier's sewing kit

About this object

Soldier's sewing kit (housewife / hussif) made from a rectangular piece of off-white canvas with length of tape sewn at one end. 'V J Stichbury' is written on the outside at this end. A pocket has been formed by folding over the edge of the cloth inside.

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Maker

Unknown

Date Made

1914-1917

Place Made

New Zealand

Medium and Materials

cloth
wool
metal
tape

Measurements

l: 347mm x w: 138mm

Subject and Association Keywords

World War I

Credit Line

Gift of John Stichbury in memory of Vincent Stichbury, 2013

Object Type

Sewing Kits

Object number

GH017794

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Tags
sewing
soldiers
uniforms
WWI

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