Sewing Box, 1850-1875
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Sewing box
Date Made
1850-1875
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Made in America
Object ID
69.100.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Leather
Pewter (Tin alloy)
Ivory (Tooth component)
Dimensions
Length: 8.5 in
Width: 4 in
Height: 3.75 in
Inscriptions
marked: M.O.P.
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