“HOUSEWIFE” WITH VERBAL ID – LT. WILLIAM GOODALE, 11th NEW YORK CAVALRY

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Lieutenant Goodale was 44 years old when he enlisted on January 20th, 1862 at Staten Island. That same day, he was commissioned into Company D of the 11th New York Cavalry.  His service term was short, however, with records stating that he resigned on March 20th, 1862 at Camp Relief on Staten Island. The 11th saw service in the East and along the Gulf, eventually mustering out at Memphis in 1865.

This “housewife” comes well-appointed with four pockets for various sewing and writing needs and two closed leather retaining loops for pen and pencil. The exterior is covered in a “red” Moroccan leather with a nice, textured pattern. The portion that when folded stayed covered retains its rich burgundy color, while the portion that was exposed when folded/rolled has faded a bit and shows some light crazing and minor pinpoint outer layer loss in some areas.  The material remains strong and supple.  The outside edges are bound to the brown cotton interior lining with a brown-black cotton border trim and a single layer of stitching.

The interior shows some wear, with some minor separation of the fabric along the rounded front edge and the top edge.  All pockets remain functional with the front pocket retaining its native pin cushion (a swatch of red and gray woven heavy wool flannel) with a captive needle and two pins.  The large second pocket (moving left to right unfolded) is empty, as is the third pocket.  The fourth pocket is topped by two retaining tabs, finished in the same “red” leather, with one retaining a period short Polygrade pencil with lead tip marked “A.W. Faber Manufacturer”.  Lieutenant Goodale apparently used the final pocket, which is lined on one side with polished cotton, for writing and stationery storage as it holds a worn piece of paper with a penciled inscription at the top reading “??mor Art. Capt. Cash” in two lines.

Unrolled/unfolded, the necessity kit measures approximately 20.5” in length, while the width stands at 8”. When folded/rolled, the width stands at roughly 3” and it does not appear that any tying tabs or strings were attached for keeping the kit securely closed.

This is a neat piece of an officer’s kit, and an essential type of item among the servicemen of the Civil War.  As it stands, a nice “housewife” for any collection in good condition, with the added appeal of knowing who owned and used it. [cm][ph:L]

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