Workbox
1800-1850 (made)
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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
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| 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. |
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| Credit line | Given by Queen Mary |
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| Accession number | W.57-1924 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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