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Sewing box
This rosewood workbox with mother of pearl inlay belonged to Eleanor Humphreys Owen of Glansevern House, near Welshpool. It was made in about 1830, but it was used by Eleanor in the late 1800s to store her sewing equipment. The silk lined interior includes several small compartments and a removable tray. The box contains two pincushions, two needle cases, a thimble, stitching samples and an unfinished sampler.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F84.133.1
Historical Associations
Association Type: Use
Date: 19th century (mid/late)
Place: Garthmyl
Acquisition
Bequest
Material
Rosewood
Mother-of-pearl
Paper
Leather
Silk (fabric)
Categories
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