Sewing Box

Dateca. 1945

Mediumwood, metal

Dimensions3 1/4 × 11 1/2 × 7 in. (8.3 × 29.2 × 17.8 cm)

ClassificationsVessels & Containers

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Sarah Louise Cook, via the Albuquerque Historical Society

Object numberPC1969.4.92

DescriptionThis rectangular wooden sewing box features a hinged lid and small metal latch, designed for the secure storage of thread, needles, fabric scraps, and other notions. The box is constructed from medium-grain wood with a warm, honey-brown finish. Visible wear and surface scratches suggest extended domestic use, while the overall shape and craftsmanship are consistent with mid-20th-century utility storage found in many American households.

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