Workbox
A rectangular Victorian wooden workbox with a leather-style brown covering. There is a brass ring in the centre of the lid and a lock at the front. The box has four brass feet and inside it contains needle ...
Writing Case
An Edwardian writing case, possibly used when travelling. It is made of brown leather and opens to reveal compartments for storing pens and paper and a blotting pad.
Writing Slope
This writing slope, with its mother of pearl inlay and elaborate decoration, was the property of author George Eliot.
George Eliot (born Mary Ann Evans) was a local authoress based in the Coventry ...