Early 20th Century Martha Washington Style Sewing Cabinet

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This is a Martha Washington style sewing cabinet with it’s distinctive oval shape with hinged side flaps that open to … Read more This is a Martha Washington style sewing cabinet with it’s distinctive oval shape with hinged side flaps that open to reveal long deep storage compartments specifically created to accommodate knitting needles up to 14 inches long without bending. It’s shape is inspired by the elegant silhouette of colonial ball gowns from the early 1800s. It is not definitively linked to the First Lady, though some accounts suggest she may have had one, and the name became popular in the early 20th century to evoke her image of elegance. There is no maker's mark on the piece.
Today if not used to store your sewing equipment, they make excellent side tables, nightstands, or hall tables. This has some imperfections as seen in the photos that are consistent with age, but there is no major damage or repair. It measures 27”Lx14”Dx29”H. See less