Digital Collections
Box, Needlework
Object/Artifact
Work box or sewing kit of unusually elaborate form; curved or bowed sides with 4 ‘columns’ that extend into feet. Textured tan leather with applied dark green velvet panels accented with a variety of cut steel spangles and fittings. Green watered silk lining with nicely crafted silk-trimmed leather pockets for fittings. 2 leather loop handles. This is a more expensive model
G2001.021
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Baskets
1870 - 1880
needlework
box
sewing
leather
watered silk
Wood and steel
Silk
Leather
Velvet
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