Victorian Sewing Box with Tools & ThreadNewly released from my collection is this charming, Civil War era sewing box with a beautiful lithographed lid, a pink silk & brown velvet lined interior, and its original sewing notions, some made of bone. Refer to photos for size and condition.

Victorian handkerchief box c

I like the red flowers best

although it’s become very significant and loved in the history of printmaking

perhaps best known for her all-queer film adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s Salome

Deadstock antique mourning print

Turn of the century antique cabinet card photo of a nun wearing a giant pectoral crucifix

Early to mid 20th century vintage bookends depicting Dante & his unrequited love Beatrice

Refer to photos for size & condition: Excellent with some wear to the velvet typical of age

I also recommend storing it neatly folded rather than on a hanger: Hanging can put stress on the silk

and the dramatic

but why would you want to

including the little ornament on top of the crown