Spool and work box
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Spool and work box

Mediumwood, metal, ivory
Dimensions6 1/4 × 6 1/8 × 6 in. (15.9 × 15.6 × 15.2 cm)
Object number1938.63.1
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionA spool and work box made of wood and metal in two levels, one smaller than the other. A wooden knob is attached to the drawer in front of the bottom level. The smaller box on top has a loose lid (opens when pressed on one side) and features metal spool holders inside. The upper compartment is decorated with ivory "eyelets" through which the thread is pulled.
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