Collection Highlights
Cake board
Date:
1825-1835
Object Number:
1937.1562
Medium:
Wood (possibly mahogany)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sewing box
Object Number:
1971.9
Date:
1860-1900
Medium:
Wood, mahogany, mother-of-pearl, glass, metal, textile, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 9 3/8 x 6 3/8 in. ( 8.3 x 23.8 x 16.2 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wood sewing box decorated with inlaid pattern composed of abalone and brass on veneered lid (hinged); interior with scalloped mirror inside lid and with pincushions, thimble, scissors, needle case, and nail pick laid out on removable tray trimmed with paper, fabric, and other trimmings.
Credit Line:
Gift of Carl Otto von Kienbusch
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
