Sew What? artwork

Opening the Doors to 17th-Century Embroidered Cabinets and Caskets

Sew What?

English - July 30, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB
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In this episode, Isabella discusses one of her greatest loves, embroidered cabinets and caskets made in the 17th century. She explains the differences between cabinets and caskets, how they were made, some exceptional surviving examples, and what these boxes can tell us about the relationship between early modern women and privacy.