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Dynasuarez-Wrecks t1_itcvt19 wrote

Where did this joke even come from? Do sewing companies regularly package their products into tins with the word "Cookies" printed on them?

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caniborrow50cents OP t1_itcwel0 wrote

Many people used to keep the tins for decoration or repurpose them. Tins work well since the pins and needles cannot poke through the sides.

edited to add:

The tins were quite air-tight to keep cookies fresh as opposed to the bagged cookies of the day. This tight lid helps ensure the sharp sewing supplies never fell out.

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