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sewing case

Terms
  • Sewing Cases
  • Cotton
  • Elastic
Dimensions10.8 x 39 cm (4 1/4 x 15 3/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Miss Mary E. Green
Object numberPER2136
DescriptionA rectangular sewing case made of cotton print with three pockets. The body of the case is made of a cotton print with a maroon background and a pattern of leaves in black and white and branches and flowers in brown. The middle pocket is made of a cotton print with a green green background and flowers, leaves and a stellated pattern in yellow. The pockets feature elastic bands at the openings.
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