sewing kit: Southern Airways

Date:1970s
Medium:Plastic, metal, thread, paper
Credit Line: Gift of Thomas G. Dragges
Accession Number:2003.065.257
Dimensions:2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches (6.4 x 8.9 cm)
Collection:Aviation Museum
Category:Passenger Amenity, Museum
Subcategory:Toiletries
airline: Southern Airlines , Southern Airways
company: Southern Airlines , Southern Airways
Description

Sewing kit issued by Southern Airways; matchbook format; blue paper case with white servicemark; includes six colors of thread, two safety pins, needle, two white plastic buttons, nail file and band-aid.

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