Basket, Needlework

Object/Artifact

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Basket, Needlework

Entry/Object ID

GHS 1134 A&B

Description

Catalogue book describes sewing basket and button box. A 3.5" diameter and 2.25" tall base. B 3.5" diameter and .75" lid. Woven reed, with layer of cloth between two layers of basket, natural cola with bands at edges of white cloth and green paper? twill weave, decorative lid has accession sticker.

Provenance

Notes

Used by Mary Ann Matide Sequin de Benneville. Donor: Mrs. Franklin C. Dickey Received: 5.14.1937