{"product_id":"antique-french-child-s-mercerie-sewing-box","title":"Antique French Child’s Mercerie Sewing Box","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"118\" data-start=\"48\" data-section-id=\"1p3bb7k\"\u003e19th Century Miniature Sewing Shop with Original Contents and Doll\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"268\" data-start=\"120\"\u003eA charming and highly unusual \u003cstrong data-end=\"201\" data-start=\"150\"\u003e19th century French child’s mercerie sewing box\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to unfold into a delightful miniature haberdashery shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"565\" data-start=\"270\"\u003eWhen opened, the box reveals several pink shelves filled with an enchanting assortment of original sewing treasures, including lace, embroidery threads, ribbons, needles, and other tiny notions. In the lower compartment rests a small antique doll, adding even more charm to this whimsical piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"835\" data-start=\"567\"\u003eThe lid retains its original diagonal label reading \u003cstrong data-end=\"633\" data-start=\"619\"\u003e“Mercerie”\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying the box as a miniature French sewing shop. Such boxes were both educational and entertaining, teaching young girls the arts of sewing and embroidery while allowing them to play shopkeeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"976\" data-start=\"837\"\u003ePart toy, part teaching aid, and part decorative object, this rare piece is a wonderful example of Victorian craftsmanship and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1111\" data-start=\"978\"\u003eA true feast for the eyes and an exceptional display piece for collectors of antique sewing items, dolls, and French decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1126\" data-start=\"1113\" data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"1127\"\u003eIn good antique condition with age-related wear and signs of use consistent with a well-loved child’s possession. The contents appear largely original and the box displays beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1324\" data-start=\"1313\" data-section-id=\"e4vs6c\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1527\" data-start=\"1325\"\u003eIn 19th-century France, girls were taught needlework from an early age. Elaborate sewing boxes like this combined education with play, reflecting the charm and elegance of a miniature Parisian mercerie.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Full Payment","offer_id":57988058022213,"sku":"DIV-1557","price":659.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Month Plan","offer_id":57988058054981,"sku":"DIV-1558","price":329.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Month Plan","offer_id":57988058087749,"sku":"DIV-1559","price":219.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Month Plan","offer_id":57988058120517,"sku":"DIV-1560","price":164.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Month Plan","offer_id":57988058153285,"sku":"DIV-1561","price":131.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 month Plan","offer_id":57988058186053,"sku":"DIV-1562","price":109.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/7583\/0341\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_May_17_2026_09_17_24_PM.png?v=1779045460","url":"https:\/\/www.bridgetscabinet.com\/products\/antique-french-child-s-mercerie-sewing-box","provider":"Bridget's Cabinet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}