Box, sewing

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Box, sewing

Entry/Object ID

SS.2018.3 a-c

Description

a. Rectangular box with hinged lid; s-curve molding profile on lid, allows for rectangular inset for decorative panel; three-quarter round molding all around base, mitered edge; dovetail construction; lock. b. Separate removable tray with three vertically-oriented compartments. c. Separate removable needlework panel, with floral crewelwork embroidery on red ground in the style of the 18th century.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Artist

Mrs. John Leslie

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1825 - 1925

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

SS.2018.3

SS.2018.3 a-b

Material

Wool (oak), Wool

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Some light old nicks and signs of wear to lid and bottom molding; missing key/non-functional lock; replacement reproduction embroidered panel (of later date than box)

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Sewing box likely dates to earlier period in the Leslie family history, but has been given a reproduction crewelwork embellishment by her mother Mrs. John Leslie (donor made this clear) [Jessa J. Krick, 6/26/2018].

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Nieces' Bedroom

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial