Box, Needlework

Name/Title

Box, Needlework

Entry/Object ID

G2001.021

Description

Work box or sewing kit of unusually elaborate form; curved or bowed sides with 4 ‘columns’ that extend into feet. Textured tan leather with applied dark green velvet panels accented with a variety of cut steel spangles and fittings. Green watered silk lining with nicely crafted silk-trimmed leather pockets for fittings. 2 leather loop handles. This is a more expensive model

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Baskets

Made/Created

Date made

1870 - 1880

Lexicon

Search Terms

needlework, box, sewing, leather, watered silk

Material

Wood and steel, Silk, Leather, Velvet