Raised work box
Category
Textiles
Date
1600 - 1700
Materials
Textile, wood, card and brass.
Measurements
252 mm (Length); 165 mm (W); 285 mm (H)
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1332922
Summary
Box; Workbox - Rectangular 17th century raised work workbox footed in green and pink. Top decorated with vase of flowers. Brass handle, engraved escutcheon to top and front doors. Lid lifts as section to reveal pink card and plush interior with large central section. Two front doors open to reveal three single drawers and one double at base.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.