Workbox
Category
Furniture
Date
Unknown
Materials
wood, textile & silk damask
Measurements
460 x 495 mm
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 288104
Summary
Square workbox with concave sides, gilt moulding around base, on four round flat feet. The sides are covered in yellow silk and braided. The top is upholstered and covered with a panel of embroidery in polychrome silk and wool and beadwork. A floral design is embroidered, the background left unsewn. Loose cover of rose trellis design.