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Three-tiered workbox with string-inlaid corner posts and turned ivory finials. Top tier lid lifts to reveal spool holders. Two drawers below. Box raised on ball feet. Top tier sides pierced with holes, some of which are outlined with ivory grommets. An embroidery frame with ivory ball pull slides out of horizontal slot above second drawer.
sewing boxes
inlay (process)
ivory (tooth component)
mahogany (wood)
Empire (style)
Container, Needlework
Box, Needlework
Box, Needlework
Stamp and inscription on underside: Stamp: ""Manufactured/By/M. Wat---- /Andover, Conn."" Inscribed in ink: ""Miss King (?)""
Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),
Unknown
9 x 8.75 x 6.25 (HxWxD) (inches)
Bequest of Amelia W. Little
1986.260
Andover (Tolland county, Connecticut)
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