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Sewing Chest

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-45624

Description

Wooden portable sewing box with a hinged cover and a turnkey lock. Exterior decorated with metal edging and inlay. Interior has a mounted mirror and various compartments to hold sewing equipment.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sewing boxes
wood (plant material)
metal
ivory (tooth component)
felt (textile)
Chest
Chest, Sewing
Chest, Sewing

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Harriet L. J. Croy

Accession Number

1954.77

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