This is a unique sewing kit with white and black thread in a wooden cylinder with a Coca Cola thimble for the top. it does not have a needle. Probably from the 20's. The writing on the wood is : Kaskaskia Hotel and Cafe LaSalle, I'll. Fireproof " sleep in safety" Loise F Dow Co St. Paul Patent and a number I can't make out. Seems to be in very good condition for the age. I'm not sure the thimble is the original but still a nice collector's piece.