LOT of 2 EARLY SEWING KITS, Sombrero Style Items, w/ Thimbles & Pins/Needles

Description

Lot of two antique sewing items -- Lot of 2 Sombrero-Shaped SEWING KITS -- was likely produced in the early part of the 1900s -- maybe the 1920s or 1930s. One of the kits is woven/macrame, the other is woven like a basket. Both are decorated by flowers -- either sewn or woven into the design. The top portions of each piece lift to reveal a felt pad that holds pins -- while the top portion fits around a thimble. There are early plastic thimbles in each -- but these are likely not the originals. On the basket weave style kit, the top has become loose from the bottom portion, but could easily be reattached with some thread. These early pieces each measure approximately 3.25 inches in diameter. Please refer to the attached images for more information on size, construction, and condition. Overall condition: Solid VG..... Both pieces have some general wear and signs of handling, including: mild soiling and surface wear -- but there are no really serious flaws. Overall, these cute items will display very well. ***************************************** PLEASE NOTE: I am NOT an expert on vintage sewing items. My mom -- Nancy Moran -- was a longtime collector and she especially loved sewing memorabilia and antique buttons. She is downsizing, so my brother and I am helping her sell some of her collections. (You can find the items my brother is listing at sellmomsstuff1). But I am not completely familiar with all the terminology and intricacies of her collecting specialties. I try to use various notes she left with items to describe them to the best of my ability, but understand that any terms I use in describing these items, may not be terms I am familiar or experience with. So please use the attached images to form your own opinions. I am also not knowledgeable on the hobby criteria in condition grading -- so I use my condition grades in a commonsense manner -- as if grading any collectible -- they are not based on any specific hobby standards. Please contact me if you have specific questions, and I will answer them as best I can. PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS FOR MORE WONDERFUL VINTAGE SEWING ITEMS, ANTIQUE BUTTONS, AND OTHER COLLECTIBLES.
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