Sewing Box Tray
Artist
Unknown French
Datec. 1900
Mediumsilk with metal
Dimensions1 1/2 × 13 × 3 1/2 inches (3.8 × 33 × 8.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Nelda C. Stark, 1981
Object number61.900.196.1.B
ClassificationsTextile Working T&E
DescriptionRectangular shape; padded blue silk; pink and green rosebud silk trim around edge; pink silk base; gold colored metal fittings (possibly gold leaf due to lack of tarnish or patina).ProvenanceFrances Ann Lutcher [Mrs. Henry Jacob Lutcher, 1841-1924] [1]; by inheritance to her daughter Miriam Lutcher Stark [Mrs. W.H. Stark, 1859-1936]; by inheritance to her son H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; by inheritance to his wife Nelda C. Stark [1909-1999]; gifted March 5, 1981 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to The W.H. Stark House
| 1. Card (HC.61.900.106) in object indicates Sewing Box was a gift from Miriam Lutcher Stark to her mother Frances Ann Lutcher. Card is possibly not associated with Sewing Box and was added later. Above stated provenance will be assumed accurate unless proven otherwise by conclusive evidence.
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