Digital Collections

Box, Needlework

Object/Artifact

Embossed tan leather work box, inset floral/geometric panels of dark blue velvet; polished steel latch, bosses, fittings, and rivets, cartouche ""souvenir."" Leather latch strap. 2 leather cord handles attached to sides. Lid lined with violet silk, rest red paper. Places for sewing implements. Oval shape

G90.022

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1865

work box

sewing box

leather

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