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Lace box owned by George Eliot

Intricately carved wooden box. It has four tiers which are all decorated with a carved floral design. The bottom tier appears to have a very small key hole. Open view of a wooden lace box. The open lid is of page wood with a dark wood decorated panel in the centre. There are three stacked compartments on the left and right which are lined with a red material.. The centre provides a large storing space.
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This box was used by George Eliot for storing lace. It is beautifully carved with flowers and opens out to reveal numerous compartments.

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