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ca. 1820 – 1830 Cotton, Linen, Silk and Wool Probably Berks or Montgomery Counties Source Unknown The housewife is a portable sewing kit used in the home and also frequently associated with soldiers on campaign. This example was constructed out of scraps of early 19th century glazed cotton prints. |
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