Large wood sewing box with textured paper covering, hinged lid, and molded metal floral figures on lid. Front panel drops when lid is opened to reveal interior drawer. Top interior of box is a sectioned tray holding sewing, knitting and needlepoint supplies. Drawer is also sectioned and holds additional needlepoint supplies. Interior of the lid is lined with red velvet with a mirror in the center.
sewing boxes
wood (plant material)
paper (fiber product)
velvet (fabric weave)
glass (material)
CASE, SEWING
Unknown
5 x 13 5/8 x 9 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Charles D. Gowing
1974.176
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