Collectibles-General (Antiques)/sewing basket

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Question

sewing basket
Hello, When I look up sewing baskets, I don't sem to find much ifo on this type. Would like to know age and are they common?

Thanks,

Jeff

Answer
Hello Jeff.  Sewing baskets, like the one you sent a picture of, are quite common and very plentiful, which is probably why you are unable to find information.  Many were "repurposed" from other uses, could be handmade and usually unmarked to help date.  Yours would be more contemporary based on the thread posts and fabric used in the lining.  Sorry I can't be of more help.  Barbara

Barbara K. Acchino

Experience

I have been collecting for almost 30 years.

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ThimbleCollectors@ONElist.com; Thimble Collectors International (TCI); Thimble Guild; Thimbletter & Thimbletter II, Empire State Thimble Collectors; CyberThimble; Yahoo Thimble Club

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"Sewing with Scotties" Scottie Sampler; various articles for the "Bulletin" - official newsletter of Thimble Collectors International (TCI)

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I have been collecting for almost 30 years.

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TCI's President's Award

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