Sewing box

Name/Title

Sewing box

Entry/Object ID

2020.122

Description

Sewing box equipped with a collection of sewing tools such as buttons, scissors, hooks, and a variety of sharps for needlework. Under the lid, there is a mirror and a photograph of a posed woman. Exterior of the box is constructed from stained wood and walnut hulls. On top of the lid is a pin cushion covered in red fabric.

Category

Tools

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown maker

Time Period

Unknown

Place

City

Pleasant Point

State/Province

Maine

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

sewing boxes

Dimensions

Height

19 cm

Width

12.7 cm

Depth

12 cm

Materials

Material

Wood

Material Notes

Exterior constructed from stained wood and walnut hulls. On top of lid is a pin cushion covered in red fabric.

Color

Blue, Brown, Red, Gold

Location

Room

Library