Not currently on display at the V&A

Workbox

1800-1850 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Workbox of rosewood, rectangular in shape, slightly tapering. There is a raised, rectangular brass plaque in the centre of the hinged lid and the front is also inlaid with brass bands. On each side is a wooden ring drop handle. The box has four flat circular feet, and the whole is lined with blue silk. Inside are bobbins, scissors, needles and various other sewing tools.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Workbox
  • Lid
Materials and techniques
Rosewood, silk and brass
Brief description
Workbox of rosewood, containing sewing and needlecraft tools, lined with blue silk. English, ca. 1800-1850.
Physical description
Workbox of rosewood, rectangular in shape, slightly tapering. There is a raised, rectangular brass plaque in the centre of the hinged lid and the front is also inlaid with brass bands. On each side is a wooden ring drop handle. The box has four flat circular feet, and the whole is lined with blue silk. Inside are bobbins, scissors, needles and various other sewing tools.
Dimensions
  • Height: 4.5in
  • Width: 9in
  • Depth: 6in
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Credit line
Given by Queen Mary
Collection
Accession number
W.57-1924

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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