Historical information
George Baxter invented the process of colour printing. In 1840's sewing needles were being sold in packets. Baxter printed pictures to decorate the top of these boxes - first set in1850 were called 'The Regal Set' and featured royal residencies.
Significance
Very rare needle box with George Baxter print - No 1 Windsor Castle from his 1850 set of prings
Physical description
Gilt edged cardboard box (pink paper lines) with George Baxter Needle Print gummed to lid.
Inscriptions & markings
Print is of Windsor Castle
Subjects
References
- Antique Needlework Tools and Accessories. Nerylla Taunton. (page 145) ISBN/ISSN: ISBN 1-85149-253-4
