Mauchline ware threadbox

Key details

Object number: 2013.158
Date: 1865 to 1900
On display: No
Maker: Clarke's

Description

Circular, wooden Mauchline ware threadbox with images of Burns Monument and Burns Cottage made from the wood which grew on the banks of the Doon.

Several small bone or ivory holes for thread to be threaded through on exterior of box with numbers (e.g. 30, 60 etc.) painted in gold on a black, circular background.

Several small pieces of wood to interior of box for holding bobbins and needles. On inside of lid is a white, blue and gold label detailing the box's maker, Clarke's, Paisley.

Object information

Acquisition

6 February 2013

Material

Wood
Paper

Measurements

Diameter: 10.3(cm)
Height: 6(cm)

Place of creation

Paisley

Themes

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