Lovely and Smart Antique Silk Covered Color-blocked Folk Art Sewing Box vintage watercolor Some paint loss to the

Some paint loss to the center of the domed lid and latch missing

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(First and second photo shot in different lighting conditions

but based on others I have found is original to this set

set at night

Lovely and Smart Antique Silk Covered Color-blocked Folk Art Sewing Box vintage watercolor Some paint loss to theThere is a specific type of antique geometric pin cushion pin keep, constructed of card board with a different piece of colorful silk on each facet (see photos for one example not the best but you get a sense), that is very close kin to this box; the construction, and the feel, is just the same. I'm fairly obsessed with those, but have never seen one like this, and it feels like a special present of a little sewing box to me. Very modern feeling, too,