Sewing Kit
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Magdalene Waterman
(American, 1792 - 1826)
Dateearly 19th century
MediumLeather, satin, ivory or plastic, metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width x height): 5 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 10 1/8in. (13.4 x 7 x 25.7cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Marjorie F. Waterman McMaster
Object number2010.276.1
DescriptionSewing kit containing supplies and a removable center box. Outside of box is shiny brown leather with a gold border; overlapping flaps open to reveal center of box. Printed across outside of box, in gold, "MAGDELENE WATERMAN, / ALBANY, / N.Y.". Inner portion of kit is a spotted magenta satin with brown leather pockets. On inner portion of one flap, five ivory sewing tools are attached; one of these tools has a metal clip, engraved across, "BREVETE S.G.D.G. / M. MYERS". Center of box contains a separate removable box of the same appearance with two red tabs on either side (for removal); outer portion has a leather pocket with a piece of paper inside, containing a pencil sketch of an American flag. Within this box are multiple long metal sewing needles, a metal needle case, and a small gold cardboard box with an image of a lady printed across the front. Hidden beneath the center removable box is a green pin cushion, trimmed in brown metallic leather.
Status
Not on view
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Richard Welling
Richard Welling
Richard Welling