The Boye Needle Company, founded in Chicago in 1906 by James H. Boye, became a prominent manufacturer of knitting needles, crochet hooks, and other sewing notions. Boye's innovative designs and commitment to quality quickly established the company as a leader in the needlecraft industry.
Since wooden needle cases like this one were a common way to store needles, protect them from damage and prevent them from getting lost, companies used them for advertising. The "Buy New Shuttle" slogan on this case suggests it was intended to promote the purchase of new sewing machine shuttles.
