sewing kit

Artist Unknown, artist

sewing kit, 1914–1918

Where object was made: France

Material/technique: steel; wood

Dimensions:
Object Length/Diameter (Length x Diameter): 14.75 x 2 cm
Object Length/Diameter (Length x Diameter): 5 13/16 x 0 13/16 in

Credit line: Gift of Professor Eric Gustav Carlson

Accession number: 2014.3019.a,b,c

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Sewing kits were an essential component of a soldier’s equipment that allowed them to mend various parts of their uniforms and gear while in the field. On display are two slight variants of wooden kits issued to French soldiers during the course of WWI. The top portion of these kits feature four recessed niches, which function as spools. This top portion unscrews from the handle to reveal an awl (a pointed tool used to pierce holes), while the base of the handle unscrews to reveal storage space for additional sewing implements.