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
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Citation
“Chinese Lacquered Sewing Box,” The Chinese At America's Gate, accessed May 17, 2024, https://drlixiao.net/ChineseinAmerica/items/show/38.