Box, Needlework

Name/Title

Box, Needlework

Entry/Object ID

G87.222

Description

Mahogany sewing box with stringing; 3 'storeys' of graduated size; ivory finials; pincushion on top; upper level for spools on spindles, bone eyelets on thread holes; mahopgany flame veneer on 2 drawers; wooden knobs, ball feet; mirror slide; marked ""Manufactured by M. Watrous Andover, Ct."

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1810 - 1830

Lexicon

Search Terms

sewing box, mahogany, ivory, bone