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What is a sewing box called?

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What is a sewing box called?
A sewing box can be called a sewing basket, a needle box or a needlepoint box. However, many people simply refer to the storage boxes for thread, needles and other sewing supplies as a sewing box. Shop a selection of sewing boxes on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
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19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice condition for its age. Does not have key. Has original sewing box utensils inside - spools
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer

English Birdseye Maple Sewing Box
Located in New York, NY
Regency birdseye maple sewing box with lions heads handles on each side & lions hairy paw feet with
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Georgian Satinwood Paper Scroll Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Satinwood sewing box with rare, unusual oval and quartered panels of paperscroll work to the top
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silk, Satinwood, Paper

19th Century Antique Chinese Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
This Antique Sewing box is octagonal-shaped with a rolled top, it features a hinged lid whilst
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box c1840
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware sewing box Date : c1840 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Category

Antique 1840s British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Papier Mache Sewing Box
Located in Arundel, GB
Ref: 124298 Fine 19th century decorated papier mache sewing box. Depicting peacocks and floral
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

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