AboutFred Taylor Expertise I will attempt to answer questions about American antique furniture, including construction details, style, period, manufacturers, care, repair and storage. I do not have any background in appliances, musical instruments, sewing machines, lighting and clocks and will not respond to quesions about those items.
Experience I ran an antique furniture restoration business for twenty years. I am a nationally syndicated columnist on the subject of antique furniture for such publications as Antique Week and New England Antiques Journal. I have produced one video on the subject of furniture identification and my book "HOW TO BE A FURNITURE DETECTIVE" is now available.I have also published articles in Antique Trader, Chicago Art Deco Society, Northeast Magazine, Victorian Decorating and Lifestyles, Professional Refinishing, Antiques and Art Around Florida and Antique Shoppe. You can visit my website at www.furnituredetective.com
Education/Credentials BSBA Finance, University of Florida, MBA Finance, University of Florida
Hello
I would appreciate you telling me what to call this sewing box or stand or something. Also if you would tell me it's approx value, I would appreciate it.
Thanks
Answer Beverly - Your sewing stand is called a "Priscilla" named after a sewing machine from the early 20th century. The Priscilla was a piece of furntiure that fell into the "novelty" category during the Depression era. Novelty items were small pieces made so that retailers would have something to sell to customes who couldn't afford a new living room set. Items included magazine racks, wall shelves, whatnots and sewing stands.
Your Priscilla would sell at auction for around $50.
Thanks for writing.
Fred Taylor
www.furnituredetective.com
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