Sewing Case

Name

Sewing Case

Brief description

Rectangular case, possibly the outside of a needle case. The canvas is embroidered in flame stitch in shades of yellow, purple, rose, green, and black wool. It is backed with cardboard and lined with dark green silk, which is badly worn.

Dimensions

length: 8 7/8in
width: 5 5/8in

Material

silk
wool
canvas
Cardboard

Production person

Un identified

Production date

Late 18th century

Production place

Sunderland (Massachusetts)

Associated place

Sunderland