Not one, but two antique needle books from Germany. Such a great find for collectors of old sewing notions. Both have outstanding color graphics and artwork that you'll cherish.
The first horseshoe shaped book is The Kressent Brand Needle Co. from 1930s Germany. The cover shows women and young girls embroidering - a popular pastime. Inside you will see 6 folding needle envelopes plus one red holder for larger needles. This needle books holds about 45 'Elliptic Gold Eyed' needles of various sizes.
The second rectangular book is The Army and Navy Needle Book by the Mills Needle Co. The booklet itself was manufactured in 1940s Germany, illustrating the WWII US Iowa battleship on the front with a glorious eagle on the back. This booklet holds at least 20 needles of various sizes. The Army Navy needle books were manufactured for many years and featured various ships, dating back to the early late 1800s.
The details in both of these booklets are breathtaking, worthy of framing and display.
++ Visit our entire collection of Books and Ephemera!
Listing Includes
- TWO antique advertising needle books, made in Germany from the 30s & 40s (as shown)
Item Condition
Good antique condition with wear consistent with age and use. Both booklets show surface and edge wear, with discoloration, minor fading, small tears and folds. Both contain the original needle envelopes plus needles.
Excellent color graphics for advertising pieces so old.
>> Please view pictures carefully as they are part of the description.
Item Details
- Materials: cardstock, paper, steel needles
- Color: multicolor
- Dimensions:
Army-Navy book = 4.78" x 3"
Kressent book = 4.5" x 4.5"
🌎 Buy Vintage - Save the Planet!!
