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6 Mrs Sew & Sew Leaflets
6 Mrs Sew and Sew Leaflets
6 Mrs Sew & Sew Leaflets
6 Mrs Sew & Sew Leaflets
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6 Mrs Sew and Sew Leaflets

Date1941-1945
Object NameLeaflet
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsHeight: 17.7cm
Width: 11.4cm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS013892
About MeIllustrated and printed paper instruction leaflets, numbers 1 to 5 and 8.

These leaflets were issued by the Board of Trade giving instructions on how to carry out various needlework techniques by Mrs Sew-and-Sew. The titles include, 'How to Patch a Shirt,' 'How to Patch an Overall,' 'How to Patch Elbows and Trousers,' 'How to Patch Sheets and Blankets', 'How to Darn Holes and Tears,' 'How to Reinforce for Extra Wear.
Framed Canvas and Wool Sampler sewn by Jemima A I Milne
Jemima A I Milne
12 April 1857