Raised work box
Category
Textiles
Date
1660
Materials
Silk, metal, wood and paper.
Measurements
270 x 328 x 245 mm
Collection
Washington Old Hall, Tyne and Wear
NT 591807
Summary
A mid seventeenth century raised work cabinet in polychrome silks with lifting top, originally with mirror, disclosing fitted interior, and four small drawers at the front and a further three hidden. The top and sides embroidered with restoration scenes. The box is mounted on four wooden button feet.