Featured George 111 Sewing Cabinet C. 1780.

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Poisonivy, Jan 16, 2025 at 6:34 AM.

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  1. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    It sure beats the proverbial Danish butter cookie tin. Nice!
     
    evelyb30, Jan 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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  2. Poisonivy

    Poisonivy Well-Known Member

    Now that I think about it all my Georgian sewing boxes have locks, some keys are missing though and it's best not to lock them anyway...
    Maybe it was to stop servants from stealing things such as pieces of embroidery etc...
     
    Poisonivy, Jan 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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  3. bercrystal

    bercrystal Well-Known Member

    Not to mention the sterling thimbles & other sewing objects that they may have contained. ;):rolleyes::facepalm::happy::happy:
     
    bercrystal, Jan 16, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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