DepartmentUnited States & Canada
Tramp art sewing box with clamp and pincushion
NameSewing box
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
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
Artist Not Recorded
20th century
