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Military issue sewing kit

Albert Clark was issued with a sewing kit along with his uniform and rifle. Soldiers had to repair their uniform and kit as best they could when on active service: there was no one to sew buttons on for them. TD5001 given by Ruth Morgan

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Summary

: TD5001

: Social History

: sewing kit

: pencil

: button

: Military sewing kit. Contains safety pins, buttons, thread, and a pencil. Khaki coloured fabric container. Label has been sewn in with the owner's name and military number on; 'A.J.W. Clark. 3443'

Military issue sewing kit

World War I

Current Location

: Clark, Lieutenant Corporal Albert Tom Watkins

: 3/6th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment

: World War I

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