Every household had a person who could make, alter and mend clothing before the sewing machine was invented in 1842. Learning to darn, mend and make samplers was part of the education for girls rich ...

This sewing box is made from sandalwood and ivory and shows how materials from the British Empire were used to make objects for the British market. The compartments were fashioned to hold needles and ...

Dutch Design Week: designer Kiki van Eijk presents a cabinet that opens like a giant sewing box at her studio in Eindhoven this week as part of Dutch Design Week (+ movie). The cabinet was made of Elm ...

This Chinese sewing box is currently on display and can be viewed in the museum's main gallery. Kiwi North is open daily 10am to 4pm. Photo / Supplied I spied this beautiful and ornate sewing box in ...

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