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Pin Box with Cover

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-29565

Description

Small rectangular paper box with cover. Full color printed image affixed to cover of female in yellow bodice and blue skirt, seated outdoors with basket, cloth and cane.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boxes (containers)
paper (fiber product)
Box
Box

Inscription

"KIRBY, BEARD & Co. / Pin & Needle / MANUFACTURERS, / CANNON St. LONDON." (Inside cover)
"M. C. Stevenson." (handwritten)

Maker

Kirby, Beard & Co. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

London, England

Credit Line

Estate of Miss Frances Greely Stevenson

Accession Number

1922.608AB

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