Leather Box

Manufacturer / Maker Singer Sewing Machine Company, Inc.

Dateca. 1940

Mediumwood, leather, velvet, metal

Dimensions2 1/4 × 1 7/8 × 3/4 in. (5.7 × 4.8 × 1.9 cm)

ClassificationsDistribution & Transportation Objects

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Sylvia Ingalls for the Gatignol Estate

Object numberPC1978.96.56.F

DescriptionThis is a small box with a hinged lid. The box resembles a book, and the "covers" are made of black leather which is decorated on the front with an elaborate floral and curving design. The sides, or "pages" are made of wood, also black, a small clasp on the side closes the front cover the pages. Inside the box is lined with purple velvet.

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