Not on display

Work Box

early 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Wooden work box and drawer with 5 pegs, thread winder and magnifying glass.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 9 parts.

  • Box
  • Drawer
  • Peg
  • Peg
  • Peg
  • Peg
  • Peg
  • Thread Winder
  • Magnifying Glass
Materials and techniques
Wood inlaid with ivory/bone, ivory, glass and brass, and lined with silk
Brief description
Wooden work box and drawer with 5 pegs, thread winder and magnifying glass, possibly made in Great Britain, early 19th century
Physical description
Wooden work box and drawer with 5 pegs, thread winder and magnifying glass.
Dimensions
  • Pegs length: 15.5cm
Collection
Accession number
T.406:1 to 9-1998

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Record createdMay 31, 2007
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