Box, Needlework

Name/Title

Box, Needlework

Entry/Object ID

G90.022

Description

Embossed tan leather work box, inset floral/geometric panels of dark blue velvet; polished steel latch, bosses, fittings, and rivets, cartouche ""souvenir."" Leather latch strap. 2 leather cord handles attached to sides. Lid lined with violet silk, rest red paper. Places for sewing implements. Oval shape

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1865

Lexicon

Search Terms

work box, sewing box, leather