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
- 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.
Object information
Category
Material
Measurements
- Depth: 5.7(cm)
- Height: 4.2(cm)
- Width: 10.9(cm)
Place of creation
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