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Early 20th century 10-inch Chinese sewing basket decorated with pink, green & white Peking glass "bracelets" and a tassel.
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Early 20th century 10-inch Chinese sewing basket decorated with pink, green & white Peking glass "bracelets" and a tassel.
Today "Made in China" is not an unusual label to see on items purchased in the USA, but back in the early 20th century, there was only one thing that Americans coveted from China - Chinese sewing baskets. The baskets were imported to the US by the thousands between 1880 and 1930. Adorned with exotic decorations like colorful beads, glass bangles, silk tassels and coins, they could be found proudly displayed in American homes and usually held women's sewing supplies.
Most of the baskets came from the Guangdong province in southern China, near Canton (today's Guangzhou). The sewing baskets were made especially for export. Today they are still highly prized for their unique style and presence.
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- Dimensions
- 10.25ʺW × 10.25ʺD × 4ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wicker
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Overall very good condition for its age. The lid still fits snuggly. There is a shine to the surface of … moreOverall very good condition for its age. The lid still fits snuggly. There is a shine to the surface of the basket and does not appear dried out or brittle. There are a few little pieces of missing reeds. The tassel has lost some of its threads. less
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