Sewing case
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
Unknown
Materials
Satin, velvet, plastic, metal and mirror glass
Measurements
Contents - 70 mm (min. length); 90mm (max. length), Case - 138 mm (width); 128 mm (height); 65 mm (depth)
Place of origin
Paris
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall (Children's Country House), Derbyshire
NT 662660
Summary
A red velvet sewing case designed to look like a small handbag. It has a red velvet handle and a double action metal clasp. When opened it reveals a red satin lining. The two halves are separated by a double sided divider. On one side it holds two metal hooks with (probably) plastic handles and two bodkins made of the same material. One of the bodkins has a hole and a slit in it, the other is turned. On the other side of the divider is a mirror with bevelled edges and four twists of silk embroidery thread in blue, red, cream and orange. There is also a small orange man-made fabric handkerchief with black outlined flowers on it, inside an internal pocket. Total number of items is 10.
Marks and inscriptions
Beneath metal clasp: Rd No 18746 PARIS DEPOSE