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Date
1940 – 1970
Material
cardboard; plastic; metal;
Catalogue Number
104.45.0066
Description
Black plastic “OAKVILLE PIN HOLDER” in its original yellow cardboard box. The pin holder consists of a two-tiered body on a wider sloped base - the lower compartment contains the pins and the upper piece is pressed down on a spring, which funnels a pin through a hole on the top, allowing it to be p…
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Title
Pin Holder
Date
1940 – 1970
Material
cardboard; plastic; metal;
Dimensions
6.5 x 6.8 x 9.3 cm
Description
Black plastic “OAKVILLE PIN HOLDER” in its original yellow cardboard box. The pin holder consists of a two-tiered body on a wider sloped base - the lower compartment contains the pins and the upper piece is pressed down on a spring, which funnels a pin through a hole on the top, allowing it to be pulled out. The top consists of a cap that can be snapped off by pressing a small metal lever in order to access the pin compartment. The yellow cardboard box contains manufacturer information and instructions throughout the outside.
Subject
Crosby family
Abegweit
sewing equipment
homewares
household items
Credit
Gift of Robert Crosby Family, Banff, 1998
Catalogue Number
104.45.0066
Images
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