18th century
France
Object qualities
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Object
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumStraw on cardboard; paper lining
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SizeOverall: 2 1/4 Г— 4 7/8 Г— 3 1/2 in. (5.7 Г— 12.4 Г— 8.9 cm)
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Geography details
France -
Country today
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Date18th century
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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This box is decorated with raised straw flowers against a straw ground. The sides display a flame-stitch pattern, which was often used in needlework.