WW1 Canadian CEF Housewife Named 3059972 Henrey Boyle 1st DBEO

The WW1 Canadian CEF Housewife Named 3059972 Henrey Boyle 1st DBEO is an original military sewing kit issued during the First World War for personal use by Canadian Expeditionary Force personnel. This example is marked with the service number 3059972 and the name Henrey Boyle, identifying it as belonging to a member of the 1st Divisional Base Employment Office (DBEO). Such housewives typically include a simple canvas roll or pouch containing sewing items used for repairing uniforms and equipment in the field. Contents may vary but often feature needles, thread, buttons, and sometimes safety pins. The presence of the original owner’s details enhances its research value, providing insights into individual soldiers’ experiences. Items like this were a standard part of military personal kit and are representative of the practical measures taken to maintain clothing and gear during the hardships of wartime service. This piece offers contextual evidence of daily life within the Canadian military during WW1.