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Civil War Era Antique Botton Hole Cutter Pat. DEC 1860, Blue or Grey

$ 35.9

Availability: 72 in stock
  • Condition: Excellent condition for 160 years.
  • Type: tailor's essential needs
  • Features: Adjustable buttonhole width cut.
  • Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original

    Description

    An amazing find at an estate sale.  Patented DEC 1860,  was it used to cut the buttonholes on Grant's (blue) or Lee's (grey) uniforms?  It's not talking, suppose we'll never know.  Quite possibly from a Great Great Grandma's sewing stash, or from General Grant's tailor's essential tools.  Doesn't appear to have had a lot of use, exceptional condition, sew. . . great.  Measures 6 1/2" x 3 1/2".  Thanks for looking.