Sewing Susan

Dateca. 1950

Mediumcardboard, steel

Dimensions3 1/2 × 5 3/4 × 1/8 in. (8.9 × 14.6 × 0.3 cm)

ClassificationsTools & Equipment for Materials

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Joe and Mary McKinney

Object numberPC2006.45.3

DescriptionThis box of needles includes a depiction of a vibrant scene on the front side, showcasing three girls sitting at a table, all sewing various fabrics inside a room with a yellow wall. The center of the illustrated scene reads "One Hundred / Gold Eye Needles / With Threader / Rustproof." Upon opening the container, six segments are visible, each holding an assortment of sewing needles, and each lined with a gold border. "One Hundred / Gold Eye Needles / Nickel Plated Rustproof" is written in the center of the interior.

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