Title
Sewing box
Caption
Sewing box with child-like scene and balloon, dedicated to Miss Lepoitevin.
Epoque Charles 5th.
Board, gilt glass, embossed paper, gouache on vellum, glass (11 x 17.7 x 5.5 cm)
Muller-Quênot Collection
Info+
This sewing box contains individual compartments and a pin cushion belonging to the mother of Guy de Maupassant. Née Laure Lepoitevin she was also the first cousin of Gaustave Flaubert.
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Association Muller Quenot Rosheim
Reference
MQR10A00_139
License type
Rights managed
Available size
63,9Mb (4,1Mb) / 19,7in x 12,6in / 5902 x 3784 (300dpi)