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Why is it called a Martha Washington sewing cabinet?
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Martha Washington sewing cabinets were named after Martha Washington, George Washington’s wife. They were created long after she had already passed away, but were named such because she was said to have had a cabinet that she sat and sewed at. Take a look at a variety of Martha Washington sewing cabinets from top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Martha Washington Style Walnut Sewing Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Martha Washington Colonial Style Mahogany Sewing Stand Side Table Cabinet.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Wicker Martha Washington Sewing Stand
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Part of a large collection of ornate Victorian wicker that was collected over the years by a Senator's wife. This sewing cabinet was named for George Washington's wife due to its sty...
Category
Vintage 1920s American American Colonial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wicker
Antique Martha Washington Walnut Spool Sewing Cabinet Chest Side Table Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Martha Washington walnut sewing cabinet.Features a distinctive octagonal top with clipped corners over a three-drawer central stack, boasting premium machine-cut dovetail joi...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th C. Martha Washington Walnut and Mahogany Sewing Cabinet Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th Century Martha Washington sewing cabinet, made of walnut and mahogany wood.
Design Features: This style includes a central bank of drawers flanked by two flip-top sto...
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
