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Illustrated sewing needlebooks
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Accession: 2004-250
Abstract:
A needlebook is a small pocket-sized case used for keeping sewing needles in; it is made of fabric or paper and folded to look like a book. The trend of making needlebooks began in the 1800s and rose in popularity through the 1950s. The needlebook would store all the various sizes and types of needles needed for a project. This small collection consists of six packages containing sewing needles, with illustrated covers.
Dates:
circa 1930-1950
John Horn Printing Company sample album of labels and seals
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Accession: 2004-272
Abstract:
The John Horn Printing Company was a printing firm that specialized in printing labels and ribbons. This sample album contains 131 embossed die-cut labels pasted on thirty-two pages for a variety of products.
Dates:
circa 1925
