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SEWING CASE

DimensionsOther (Lid): 15 cm (5 7/8 in.) Other (Handles): 23 cm (9 1/16 in.) Other (Body): 5 x 33 cm (1 15/16 x 13 in.)
Object numberHF.10.38.89
DescriptionA bulbous, quilted bag with two handles. Circular base with stiff interior support. Exterior of base, bag and handles consists of small, quilted squares in a variety of colours and floral patterns set in a diagonal pattern around the body. A circular lid is present at the top center between the handles, “hinged” on one side with a flap and circular snap present opposite to secure the lid. The top of the lid features a six-pointed star outlined in a blanket stitch in black thread. The blanket stitch is also present on the exterior edge of the lid. The reverse of the lid features a small, stiff flap, secured with a circular snap with a rectangle of white fabric on the reverse for the storage of needles. The interior of the bag, including reverse of lid and base, is lined in pink fabric.
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SUIT
Lebanese
c. 1939
DRESS
1895-1900
JACKET
Canada
DRESS
Canada
QUILT
Canadian
HELMET
1939-1945
BAG
Prince Edward Island