Name/Title
Box, NeedleworkEntry/Object ID
1951.A075.001Description
Sewing box constructed from metal pins of various lenghts and silk thread in various colors of blue, white, green and red.
Cushion top in black silk fabric is centered with cross stitched red rose, buds and leaves.
Interior is subdivided into 11 spaces; lid is woven w/spacial squares of thread, metal hinges and lid supports.
Made as a gift for Queen Victoria (see record files for 1951), then presented to his wife instead..Collection
SewingMade/Created
Date made
1840Notes
Early Date: 1840
Made: George Ross, grandfather of Paul Hilborn (donor)Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Box, NeedleworkNomenclature Primary Object Term
Container, NeedleworkNomenclature Sub-Class
Needleworking EquipmentNomenclature Class
Textileworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsDimensions
Height
6 inWidth
10-3/8 inLength
13 inMaterial
Metal, Thread, Silk, Paper, PinsRelationships
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Notes
1951.A075.001 A, 1951.A075.001 B