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Sewing repair Help

Front view of a sewing repair kit showing the faded inscription. Side view of a sewing repair kit showing the rounded corners. Rear view of a sewing repair kit showing the metal rivet hinges. Rear view of a sewing repair kit showing the metal rivet hinges. Side view of a sewing repair kit showing the rounded corners. Side view of a sewing repair kit showing it open exposing the contents. Side view of a sewing repair kit showing it open exposing the contents. Underside view of a sewing repair kit showing the mottled material.
Front view of a sewing repair kit showing the faded inscription. Side view of a sewing repair kit showing the rounded corners. Rear view of a sewing repair kit showing the metal rivet hinges. Rear view of a sewing repair kit showing the metal rivet hinges. Side view of a sewing repair kit showing the rounded corners. Side view of a sewing repair kit showing it open exposing the contents. Side view of a sewing repair kit showing it open exposing the contents. Underside view of a sewing repair kit showing the mottled material.

Classification

Description

A small hinged lidded box, circa 1920s, containing two reels of thread, a needle case and a needle. The box is made from sheets of thermoformed cellulose nitrate with the 'Help!!!' inscribed on the lid. It has swirls of orange and white colouring with some clear parts. The lid is hinged with a small metal pivots on each side.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Inscriptions

inscribed: "Help!!!" (lid)

Object number

AIBDC : 006623SA

Date

1920 - 1929 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

thermoformed

Material

plastic
CN box
cellulose nitrate
celluloid - generic term
metal pivots
Dimensions
Width
49mm
Height
10mm
Depth
42mm

Colour

orange