Chinese Lacquered Sewing Box

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Title

Chinese Lacquered Sewing Box

Description

Laquered sewing boxes like this one were frequently found in Maine deepwater captains' homes, a useful gift or something that a captain's wife might have bought for herself when shopping in Canton. Chinese lacquered sewing box from Canton. Gilt chinoiserie, with carved ivory implements inside.

Source

https://www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org/pbho-1/collection/chinese-lacquered-sewing-box

Date

1850

Format

jpeg

Files

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Citation

“Chinese Lacquered Sewing Box,” The Chinese At America's Gate, accessed November 23, 2024, https://drlixiao.net/ChineseinAmerica/items/show/38.