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.
sewing boxes
wood (plant material)
metal
ivory (tooth component)
felt (textile)
Chest
Chest, Sewing
Chest, Sewing
Unknown
Bequest of Harriet L. J. Croy
1954.77
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