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Betty Brown Historical Centre (Shire of West Arthur) > Records

Sewing Kit

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Overview

Cane basket sewing kit with hinged lid, moveable carry handle. Cream and red. Lid is embroidered with brown and yellow flowers. Basket is lined. Kit included sewing/cotton reels, needles, mending lisle, buttons.

Historical information

This sewing kit was found in Betty Brown's house and contained items that may have been used to sew other items in the collection.

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Registration number

cwa-org-50-20.069

Themes

People
Popular Culture
Social History

Width

25 cm

Depth

17 cm

Keywords

Betty Brown Historical Centre (Shire of West Arthur)

Betty Brown Historical Centre (Shire of West Arthur)

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