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A Mauchline ware sewing box with hinged top decorated with bird motif

Key details

Object number
2018.3954
Date
1880 to 1900
On display
No
Maker
Mauchline ware

Description

A Mauchline ware sewing box with hinged top decorated on top with two birds, accompanied by the following writings 'Grand Pas de Deux, A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year'.

Underneath the cover, inside the box, a label is attached stating Use Clark & C.os Extra Quality, it is the best, for hand or machine sewing.


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Material

Measurements

  • Depth: 5.7(cm)
  • Height: 4.2(cm)
  • Width: 10.9(cm)

Place of creation

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