Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Work Box with Sewing Implements
ca. 1875
Maker not marked
China: Hong Kong
Lacquer; ivory; wood; metal; iron; paint
closed: 5-1/2"h x 15"w x 11-1/4"d
Gift of Louise W. Hughes
78.67a-?

Black lacquer work box or sewing box with overall Oriental scenes (including tea ceremony) in gold four sooden Fu dog feet painted gold, red, black; two iron bail handles on sides; interior fitted with ivory sewing implements such as needle, pin cases, pin cushion, sewing bird, needles, tatting needle, thread winders, patterns, etc.; locking drawing in front with covered compartment; two covered compartments with ivory handles; drawer on front reveals one box.