Housewife (for Tara) by JeffG7BRJ
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Description
I mentioned this to Tara one day last week, so this is for you my dear. Hope you can understand the description. It's much easier to demonstrate, but here goes.
This is an item that was given to the troops way back 60 years or so. This one belonged to my brother, I'm sure someone out there will know more about it than I do. If so please put a comment for us. I believe it was called an 'Housewife' and this is one item out of that kit. It fits over your hand with the thumb through the hole and the inverted thimble sits on the heel of your thumb. They were used to repair for one thing saddles, for another the webbing and gaitors canvas tents etc. The twine you see was not in the kit I bought that from a saddlers shop along with the bees wax used to make the twine easier to pull through. As you can see the needles are quite large somewhat rusty as well. I have not used ot for quite a few years, but I have used it to mend shoes and belts and a leather jacket. On the reverse I can make out the letters EDCTCH and the MOD(Ministery of Defence) arrow to denote it their issue. There is some more letters stamped there but countless sweaty palms have made it impossible to read them.
It's just one of those useful items I keep just in case its needed sometime. Been about fifteen years since I last used it and thats the reason the needles need a clean up with sandpaper.
Thanks for stopping by for a look see, and for any comments you care to make.
Sunshine hugs for those that need them, cool misty showers for those that don't.
Comments (30)
sylki
I love old things so I find this extremely interesting indeed. I've never seen one of these before, a fascinating picture and a favourite!!!
Janiss
Magic captures Jeff... a gorgeous gift for our dear friend Tara!
PD154
Nice work Jeff, I remember my grandfather had something simillar to this, you did a nice job illustrating this one mate, I am sure our Tara will love it!
durleybeachbum
I've used a sailmakers thumb which is very similar.
Meisiekind
Fascinating Jeff... I love your description on how it was used. I have never seen it before. Tara will love it! :)
West_coaster07
I have one very similar to that and they work great!! Great capture!
pixelmeister
Very nice! Well done!
Fidelity2
You have a strong sense of graphics and originality. 5+.
hipps13
Hi Jeff very interesting work and a smile for Tara I know she will enjoy wonderful capture warm sunshine hug back, Linda
SSoffia
BEAUTIFUL WORK & CAPTURE :)
mickuk50
Not familiar with any of this Jeff but interesting all the same ,especially with your description :o)..Excellent mate Mick
babuci
This is something very interesting, thnks to share it here. Great info too.
artaddict2
I'm impressed with this Jeff, I've never seen anything like this. I found the information very interesting and especially the fact that it belonged to your brother.
MrsLubner
I have seen these before but it has been nearly 50 years since then. Very interesting item and I'm amazed you have one in such excellent shape. Outstanding history, description and clear shots.
Ionel
Very interesting indeed, Jeff! both the pictures and the information!!!
jocko500
it still in shape wow. cool looking thing this is.
beachzz
Wow, a fascinating piece of history and what a name!!
Richardphotos
amazing bit of history. I never heard of it before but makes sense.your captures are outstanding. the lighting is superb
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.
auntietk
This is too cool, my friend! Thank you for sharing this, and for remembering that I wanted to see it! Aside from the fact that the object is fascinating in and of itself, your photography is spectacular. A beautiful job all around!
Heathcroft
Bloody hell, Jeff, when I saw the smaller pic I thought you were presenting something for the Castle's Room of Correction. So I zoomed in quick! But I see they aren't leather cuffs (in that sense anyway), but altogether more utilitarian. Toatlly original- never seen anything like them, if you get bored of them I am sure the lovely Syrana would find a use.. Thanks for the info! Dave
rainbows
My Dad was in the Royal Navy, dear Jeff. He had one of these. Wonderful shot and a great gift to Tara. Hugs for all day. Di. xx
G_Mansco
A very interesting capture and info. Thanks for sharing ;O)
Littlejock
Great example of this piece of history, Great work
huismus
I had one one of these but lost it. Beautiful capture!
nikolais
amazing!
mermaid
never seen something like that...fascinating
CavalierLady
What a unique device and nice clean well lit shots, too!
Jay-el-Jay
Fine shots of these interesting objects.
junge1
Fascinating images and story behind this Jeff. Thanks for sharing!