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housewife

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human history
  • Common Name
    housewife
  • Other Name

    hussif

    sewing kit

  • Description

    Khaki hussif that belonged to Pearl Dawson, Auckland Vet, c 1905-1920

    a khaki `hussif', cotton of rectangular shape, one end of which is turned up to form a pouch, the sides turned in to form additional pockets and with a panel of additional pockets seqn to centre. The upper end a blunt triangular shape with attched black cotton tapes for securing.

    markings: Stamped in faded black to inner upper of pouch: "Auckland Women's Patriotic League"

  • Place
  • Associated Place
  • Accession Number
    1992.234
  • Accession Date
    1922
  • Other Id

    T1407 (textile)

  • Department
  • Display Room

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