1900's tools of the trade
#91
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Originally Posted by eparys
Here is a close up view of my grandmothers sewing box. She passed away in 1980 at 102. I have had it for about 15 years but never had a place to show it off. Now that I have a big sewing room:
(post with pics here http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-104199-1.htm )
I decided to take it out, dust it off and show it off!
She and Grandpa married in 1898. He took a small case with drawers and she lined it with some velveteen. He drilled holes in the bottom drawer and put a few pegs in it for spools of thread. Some of the needles are still in the glass tubes!! I included pics of all the drawers.
(post with pics here http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-104199-1.htm )
I decided to take it out, dust it off and show it off!
She and Grandpa married in 1898. He took a small case with drawers and she lined it with some velveteen. He drilled holes in the bottom drawer and put a few pegs in it for spools of thread. Some of the needles are still in the glass tubes!! I included pics of all the drawers.
#94
Your little chest is absolutely gorgeous, even more so because you know the history behind it pertains to both your grandparents. So nice for you to have it in your sewing room to appreciate every day.
#98
Ohhhh My Goodness........what an amazing, amazing treasure chest of wonderfulness you have!! I LOVE the fact that your grandmother's hands and your hands are touching the same things! What a terrific sewing chest! Thanks so much for sharing this story and the pics!! It's awesome.
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