Needle Case booklet in the shape of a butterfly; wings on each side open separately with three pages each of alternating fabric of pastel wool; butterfly of bright brown velvet with colorful embroidered threads decorating the wings; wings are backed with aqua satin; exposed stitch design.
Cushion Cover of four diamond fragments of bright brown silk satin brocade in a floral design; hints of shades of blue, green, and rose are visible; includes flat metallic gold threads that are coating paper; the satin has a velvet texture; back cover is of hand-spun, hand-woven linen. From record: the addition of paper saves silk without losing the rich effect. The original brocade would have been suitable for Temple use. Maybe Kinran weave.
Thimble (Kolmu) of fabric covered over layered paper trimmed along the edge in fuchsia yarns; starburst motif on one side and zig-zag stripe on the other side; made from remnants of fabric. During the Joseon Period (1392 - 1910 AD) sewing was an important part of a woman's life. Women would make these charming little thimbles out of left-over fabric. They would embroider symbols of good wishes onto them. The traditional way to make them was to cover the fabric over layered paper. They were so unique and special that they were often given as a gift to the mother-in-law.
Thimble (Kolmu) of fabric covered over layered paper trimmed along the edge in fuchsia fabric; starburst motif on one side and plant motif on the other side. During the Joseon Period (1392 - 1910 AD) sewing was an important part of a woman's life. Women would make these charming little thimbles out of left-over fabric. They would embroider symbols of good wishes onto them. The traditional way to make them was to cover the fabric over layered paper. They were so unique and special that they were often given as a gift to the mother-in-law.
Thimble (Kolmu) of fabric covered over layered paper trimmed along the edges with fuchsia yarns; starburst design on one side and Korean characters or symbols on the opposite side. During the Joseon Period (1392 - 1910 AD) sewing was an important part of a woman's life. Women would make these charming little thimbles out of left-over fabric. They would embroider symbols of good wishes onto them. The traditional way to make them was to cover the fabric over layered paper. They were so unique and special that they were often given as a gift to the mother-in-law.
Skirt suit military uniform (Navy) of black wool: a) Jacket of black wool with round collar that covers the top portion of an extended lapel; 2 pocket lapels at bust with no pockets; long sleeves with 3 appliqued gold ribbon stripes at wrists; above the stripes is a square applique with a gold thread embroidered wheat; 4 gold buttons at single breasted closure; gold buttons have a raised relief of an eagle clutching anchor surrounded by stars; princess seams; hits below hip; 2 inner slit pockets at bust; lined in black crepe b) Skirt has 1 1/8? waistband with button tab closure above the side-zip closure; 2 slanted, single welt pockets at left and right front; straight skirt has 5 panels and is lower mid-length.
Ironing Board of beige, red, pink, purple, and pale sage cotton in a large floral and plant print with areas of tiny squares resembling Shibori tie-dye technique; fabric covers a wooden rectangle and is backed on newsprint-style paper with Japanese characters (writing); top is cushioned; portable, small size.
Dress (uniform) of blue-grey and ivory pinstripe seersucker cotton; high neckline with single button closure; Peter Pan collar; cartridge pleats along seam at front yoke and above 13/4" waistband; short sleeves; 7 gored skirt with godet at center-front; below-knee length; side zip closure; U.S. Navy uniform.
Sewing needle book case of gold velvet backed on the inside with red, gold, brown and pink plaid on one side and striped burgundy silk on the other side with a green ribbon across the center; hand sewn arrows; three pages of wool fabric with stitch accent in various colors; bound with purple thread; ribbon tie attached.
