They are both so lovely. Much better than the brown plastic one I got when I joined the Army in the 70s. It has received many duct tape repairs over the years, might be time I replace it with something prettier.
Thank you! A duct tape hussif is a sturdy plan but something prettier just for a fun change and a gift to yourself is a great plan too!! Thank you for your service!!
I have my father-in-law 's handmade hussif from his navy days. All sailors would have hussifs, often beautifully embroidered, and would be the one thing saved in emergencies.
Housewife or hussif is the term for the fabric kit to hold the supplies. This quote is from The Hyland House Museum: "The term “hussif” (abbreviation for housewife) first appeared in print in the Oxford English Dictionary in 1749 suggesting that it had already been in common use. “Hussif” was not the only term used. Its other known names were: “huswif” (or “huswife”), “hussive” and “housewife”."
The link to the Hyland House Museum explanation of the sewing kit. hylandhouse.org/learn-our-story/museum-collection-objects-of-interest/the-huswife-a-colonial-travel-sewing-kit/#:~:text=The%20term%20%E2%80%9Chussif%E2%80%9D%20(abbreviation,hussive%E2%80%9D%20and%20%E2%80%9Chousewife%E2%80%9D.
They are both so lovely. Much better than the brown plastic one I got when I joined the Army in the 70s. It has received many duct tape repairs over the years, might be time I replace it with something prettier.
Thank you! A duct tape hussif is a sturdy plan but something prettier just for a fun change and a gift to yourself is a great plan too!! Thank you for your service!!
A tea and chocolate huswif? Yes, please~ Love the colors you selected.
Thank you! Two basic food groups! 😉
They are so lovely! One can always use a Huswif.
Thank you!! I agree!!
Love your burgundy and ivory silk one! So luxurious!
Thank you!!!
I have my father-in-law 's handmade hussif from his navy days. All sailors would have hussifs, often beautifully embroidered, and would be the one thing saved in emergencies.
What a special treasure! Thank you for sharing with me!
I am 82 years old and have never heard of the word housewife referring to sewing supplies. Made up…
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Housewife or hussif is the term for the fabric kit to hold the supplies. This quote is from The Hyland House Museum: "The term “hussif” (abbreviation for housewife) first appeared in print in the Oxford English Dictionary in 1749 suggesting that it had already been in common use. “Hussif” was not the only term used. Its other known names were: “huswif” (or “huswife”), “hussive” and “housewife”."
The link to the Hyland House Museum explanation of the sewing kit. hylandhouse.org/learn-our-story/museum-collection-objects-of-interest/the-huswife-a-colonial-travel-sewing-kit/#:~:text=The%20term%20%E2%80%9Chussif%E2%80%9D%20(abbreviation,hussive%E2%80%9D%20and%20%E2%80%9Chousewife%E2%80%9D.
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