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$140, free shipping. Painstakingly made with great care; this housewife takes many, many hours of handstitching to become the treasured heirloom accessory for your historical impression. Available for sale at my store: www.etsy.com/shop/PreservationParcels
PM or email me at PreservationParcels@yahoo.com if you would like to purchase off etsy or if you have any questions. Thank you!
Patterned after the original Confederate housewife located at the Museum of the Confederacy. Handstitched silk embroidered Second National, Bonnie Blue, and First National flag pockets. The removable needle case has a hidden pocket that may be stocked with all the necessary items, and used for long marches where every inch and ounce matter. Comes with a hand sewn bag for protection. Free shipping in the U.S.A. 10% of proceeds of this housewife will go directly to the Fort Pulaski National Monument, located east of Savannah, GA.
Stocked with
lump of raw beeswax wrapped in linen
hank of hemp cord
strike-anywhere matches stored in a round tin
glass and antique bone buttons stored in a handstitched poke sack
1/2 dozen needles
Variety of waxed thread on a roll piece of canvas winder
Marbled notebook, all hand created and sewn, unlined, cotton paper, sharpened pencil included
Stamps reproduced to send letters home
Also a surprise or two included, with my thanks and best wishes to you on your patriotic march through history.
Materials:
wool (FHW and red flannel that was intended for a young lady's petticoat)
cotton
silk
canvas
silk thread (for all embroidery)
100% non-mercerized cotton thread (for all sewing)
cotton twill tape binding and ties