Kit, Civilian Conservation Corps Issue

 
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Kit, Civilian Conservation Corps Issue
CCC Issue Kit
CCC Issue Kit

Kit, Civilian Conservation Corps Issue

Object number1984.004.11.a-g
DateUnknown Date
MediumGlass, Metal Paper
Dimensions6 1/4 x 9 1/4 x 2 1/8 in. (15.9 x 23.5 x 5.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
    DescriptionWWI surplus, most items (sewing kit and mirror). Civilian Conservation Corps Issue Kit (blue box with black lettering). (9.25" x 6.25" x 2.125"). The kit belonged to Gilbert Retzer.

    (A) WWI Surplus sewing kit. Metal cylindricalcontainer with thimble set in cap. (A.1) thimble, (A.2) cap, (A.3) White spool thread # 40, 100 yards. (A4) 100 yd. spool Khaki thread. (A.5.a-g) Copper spindle, pulls open, inside 7 needles.

    (B) Metal tooth brush canister with cap. Perferated on bottom.

    (C) Metal (silver) soap canister, monogram "GR" engraving on top.

    (D) Black US army WWI surplus Bakelite? comb.

    (E.1) Glass tube with brass screw cap (perferated) contains (E.2) Palmolive styptic pencil.

    (F.1) Khaki colored cloth case with metal snap, contains (F.2) Mirror (Defiance check writer corp., Rochester, NY USA).

    (G.1) Dark green cardboard box in plastic.

    Photos in file

    (G.2.a) green plastic case with (G.2.b) yellow plastic comb.

    (G.3) Paper sheet, "Assorted Independent Safety Pins" with 6 pins.

    (G.4) Paper sheet with "No. 3 Independent Safety Pins" with 3 pins.

    (G.5) Paper sheet, "Baby Bunting," Brass, rust-proof. One dozen assorted guarded coils, Risdin Mfg. Co., Naugatuk, Conn. Has 4 pins. (safety pins)
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