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Needlework Box

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1870-1880

GUSN

GUSN-66544

Description

Rectangular hinged box w. inlays of fruitwood, satin lined

Details

Descriptive Terms

sewing boxes
needlework (visual works)
fruitwood
mahogany (wood)
mother of pearl
pine (wood)
silk (textile)
tin (metal)
pine (wood)
Fruitwood
Mahogany
Pine
Mother-of-Pearl
Tin
Silk
BOX, NEEDLEWORK

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4.5 x 9.75 x 6.75 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1933.1373

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