#139

19th Century Sewing Necessaire with Original Carved Bone Sewing Tools
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3 1/2" (9 cm.) The firm five-sided box has emerald green cover and is decorated with carved bone flowers and accents. The lid removes to allow the five sides to drop open revealing a well-fitted necessaire centered by a fancy carved bone tape measure case with original green silk tape and with various fitted bone sewing tools. Excellent condition. Late 1800s.