Box, Sewing
- Object Name:
- Box, Sewing
- Object ID:
- 1969.003
- Place of Origin:
- Dublin, NH
- Date:
- circa 1840
- Description:
- Sewing Box. Mahogany, birch, and pine. Rectangular. Hinged cover with central rectangular mahogany panel with rectangular birch veneer inlay band, circles in each of four corners. Alternating mahogany and birch veneer panels around outside. Rectangular birch veneer band, circles in each of four corners inlaid on front. Removable interior tray with nine compartments. Lined with blue floral paper. Rectangular mirror attached inside cover, framed with plaid paper tape. Sewing tools in compartments. Below mirror is red ribbon with green embroidered name, "Betsey E. Mason" Originally owned by Betsey E. Mason (1824-1887) of Dublin, NH. In bottom of box (under tray) is a linen towel with painted floral design. Contents include five needles, needle threader, Black Americana pincushion, buttonhook, horseshoe magnet, thimble, wax, and a calling card, "Betsey E. Mason / Dublin, N. H."
- Material:
- Wood
Paper - Dimensions:
- H-3.7 L-11 D-8 inches
- Provenance:
- This sewing box was owned by Betsy E. (Mason) Frost (1824-1887) of Dublin, NH. Harriet P. Frost (1858-1932), mother of Henry W. Frost (1886-1967), gave it to the donor, Lura Frost (1886-1978).
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Lura Frost
- Subjects:
- Needlework, Sewing, Sewing equipment & supplies, Women's education
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