DepartmentUnited States & Canada

Tramp art sewing box with clamp and pincushion

NameSewing box

Artist Artist unrecorded

Date1896

Place madeUnited States, North America

MediumWood, metal, fabric

Dimensions9 5/8 × 3 3/8 × 3 3/16 in. (24.5 × 8.6 × 8.1 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Patricia M. Newman, A.2018.28.2

Terms

value (economic concept)

Object numberA.2018.28.2a-c

ProvenanceCollection of Patricia M. Newman, Purchased form David and Helene Mintz Collection, 2015

DescriptionThis small sewing box is comprised of a small wooden drawer, clamp, and green pin cushion. The front face of the drawer has a small metal pull, and overall tramp art notch style. The pincushion fabric is green with an overall floral design. a.) Main box; b.) drawer; c.) screw for clamp