Sewing basket w/pin cushion

Object Number: 
INV.11559
Date: 
1920-1930
Medium: 
Linen, wooden splits
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 3/8 x 9 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. ( 8.6 x 24.8 x 24.8 cm )
Marks: 
handwritten: on jelly label, bottom of basket: "493" printed: on jelly label, bottom of basket: "No. / J. W. ..."
Description: 
Square woven wood split sewing basket lined on the inside with a double layer of fabric, with peach colored linen beneath white dotted swiss; along the inside upper edge on one side is a long narrow container for sewing supplies, at one of the corners is attached a small round pincushion; the edges of the basket rim, the container and pincushion are trimmed with handmade bobbin lace with scalloped beaded edges, around the basket is a flounce of linen with a layer of handmade bobbin tulle with a cordonetted floral design.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group