Name/Title
Sewing boxEntry/Object ID
2023.7.256Description
Large mahogany sewing box with dovetail construction and mother-of-pearl embellishment on lock. Lid opens to compartment tray, one compartment with lid, two drawers below.Collection
Linda Ford-Wallace CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2023.7Source or Donor
Linda Ford-Wallace EstateMade/Created
Artist
Captain Henry PhelonDate made
circa 1806 - circa 1875Time Period
19th CenturyPlace
City
NantucketState/Province
MassachusettsCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaNotes
Made as a gift for his wife Mary Ann Folger (1806-1875).Interpretative Labels
Label Type
Object LabelLabel
Typed note tied to key, reading: "Sewing Box made by Capt. Henry Phelon Jr. for his wife, Mary Ann Folger of Nantucket Mass."
