Parkins & Gotto sewing box

By shaggya8517, 6 January, 2012

Description

Parkins & Gotto were listed as stationers in oxford street, selling a wide range of items. The coats 6 cord came from around 1866 before they merged with clarks cotton which became ONT - our new thread in 1896. the sewing kit looks to be mother of pearl and ivory handles.

Category

Lacquer Boxes

Medium

wood

Distinguishing marks

parkins & gotto plaque / nameplate

Condition

Good

Date Period

1900 or before

History

parkins & gotto used to be a shop in oxford street in london during the late 1800's