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Mahogany Sewing Box
Catalog#: 7th Anniversary
Category: Decorative
SubType: Boxes
Origin: America-USA
Era: 18th Century
Height: 6 inches inches
Width: 11 inches inches
A rare suvival of the Federal period, this extraordinary mahogany sewing box is inlaid in maple, ebony, and mahohany, beautifully veneered, and supported by ceramic melon-shaped feet. The fabric covered top echoed that shape. Possibly, Rhode Island, early 19th century. 11" diameter; 6" high.






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