Holiday Inn Sewing Kit, circa 1968
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Artifact Overview
Travelers cannot pack everything or they sometimes forget to pack the simplest things. Motel management began providing small amenities for their guests as an additional service. This ca. 1968 sewing kit provided by Holiday Inn helped guests who needed to repair a tear or attach a loose button.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Sewing kit
Date Made
circa 1968
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made in Japan for Holiday Inns, Inc.
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
87.234.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of David Held.
Material
Vinyl
Cardboard
Cotton (Fiber)
Steel (Alloy)
Aluminum (Metal)
Color
Yellow (Color)
Green
Dimensions
Height: 2 in
Width: 3.75 in
Inscriptions
Printed on cardboard spool: JAPAN
On vinyl case in green script: Holiday Inn
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