Sewing Box with Implements (Nécessaire)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a sewing box with implements, also known as a nécessaire. The sewing box is white with gold accents and has a hinged lid that is open. The box is made of mother-of-pearl and features a gold band around the middle. Gold embellishments adorn the exterior, including a scene with people and animals. The box sits on a gray surface, with the lid propped open. To the left of the box is a small tray with a spool of thread. In front of the box are various sewing implements, including scissors, a thimble, and a small tool with a handle. The implements are also made of mother-of-pearl with gold accents. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.