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Kit, Sewing

Object number2008.102.2

Datec. 1862

MediumCotton; various metals; plastic

Credit LineGift of William S. Huff

DescriptionBrown cloth sewing kit, rolled into cylindrical shape and tied with black tie. Inside kit: plastic buttons--seven brown, two black, seven white; dark brown thread bunches; tan ribbon; six needles.Dimensions5 in. (12.7 cm)
Historical NotesSewing kit made by the mother of Gottlieb Adam Steiner: he carried it with him throughout his nine-month service in the Civil War. Gottlieb Adam Steiner (1844-1916) was born in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania, in 1844. He was a Private in the 123rd Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers during the Civil War and participated in the Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and was also at Chancellorsville, though not engaged in battle. After nine months of service, he was honorably discharged and years later became 2nd Vice President of Shoenberger Steel Company; by 1900, he had retired and began personal hobbies--one of which was collected American Indian baskets--until his death in 1916. He is buried in the Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Donor William S. Huff is Gottlieb Adam Steiner's grandson.

Previous owner Gottlieb Adam Steiner (1844 - 1916)

Related institution 123rd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers

Related institution Shoenberger Steel Company

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