Name/Title
Sewing CaseEntry/Object ID
CW 1622Description
Sewing case. White silk covered pasteboard. One side has a basket of fruit and flowers embroidered. Other is embroidered with a honeysuckle. Interior is lined with thin bands of silk. Two flaps inside--each has floral embroidery. Two pieces of red flannel inside--meant for storing needles; trimmed with white eyelet. Pocket with several slots; one holds a mirror backed with white satin. Ribbon inside for storage of scissors, other tools. Entire case is trimmed with thin black and gold cording.Made/Created
Date made
circa 1795Place
* Untyped Place
Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaNotes
Possibly made by Sarah Wheeler Johnson.Material
Silk, Gilt cord, Cotton flannel
