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Figural Animal Themed Sewing Measuring Tapes & Accessories
Estimate:
CA$200 - CA$300
Sold
CA$650
Timed Auction
Toys & Ephemera | Part II Howie Meyer Collection
Size
Range in length from 2" - 5.5".
Category
Description
Mainly German and American. 1930s-1950s. The term "notions" as in "sewing notions" refers to small, known items that are essential for sewing, such as measuring tapes, pincushions, and scissors. This is a diverse lot of notions, some quirky- like the long-billed, long-legged curlew adapted as a pair of scissors, while others are cute and unusual- and all very hard to find. Lot consists of 1 pair of scissors, 6 pin cushions, and 15 measuring tapes. Marked, on undersides of some.
Condition
Overall good condition. Some tarnishing to the metal. Shows some usewear with some surface loss. 1 mouse, the pigs and the cat measuring tapes do not fully retract.
Medium
Metal.