When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Offered is a beautiful, authentic Victorian-era travel sewing kit. This compact "nécessaire" is bound in a textured dark leather case with a decorative silver-toned shield cartouche on the front.
The interior is a stunning contrast of vibrant purple velvet and ribbed silk lining. It is remarkably complete, featuring:
• Original Spools: Includes several wooden spools of "Brainerd & Armstrong" and "Woolco" pure sewing silk.
• Tools: Features a pair of vintage steel embroidery scissors and a carved bone (or early celluloid) bodkin/ribbon threader.
• Storage: A fold-out velvet needle book still housing several antique pins and needles, and a two-compartment base for thread and notions.
Condition:
The kit is in good antique condition. The leather exterior shows age-appropriate wear and rubbing, consistent with a century of travel. The interior velvet remains remarkably bright. The clasp is functional, though the leather shows some softening at the hinges.
Dimensions:
• Width: Approx. 3\frac{1}{2} inches
• Height: Approx. 2\frac{1}{4} inches
• Depth: Approx. 1\frac{1}{4} inches
Perfect for collectors of Victorian haberdashery, sewing history, or as a unique display piece for a vanity.The presence of the original Brainerd & Armstrong silk spools (a highly collectible brand) and the carved bone/celluloid bodkin (the flat cream tool)
