Size #5 Oval Stitchers Tray, Papered Interior, Green Milk Paint Finish

This Shaker-inspired oval stitchers tray in a green milk paint finish with a papered interior measures 10" long by 7" wide by 1 ½" tall.

Paper Lining

The tray features a papered interior using high-quality vintage-style paper. Each lining is applied using a careful multi-step process: the paper is sealed to strengthen the fibers, fully adhered to the tray interior, and finished with a protective matte topcoat. This creates a smooth interior surface designed for long-term durability.

A versatile tray with countless uses. In the craft room, it helps organize sewing and art supplies. In the office, it keeps pencils, binder clips, and other supplies handy. It also works well in the kitchen or for displaying keepsakes anywhere in the home.

Construction

Materials: The side of the tray is made from maple or birch, and the bottom board is quarter-sawn pine. All lumber is milled at our shop here in Embden, Maine.
Hand-Cut Joints: The swallowtail joint is individually hand-cut by Robert LeHay, ensuring each piece is unique.
Fasteners: The band and bottom board are secured with copper tacks made on original 19th-century machines.
Finish Options: Available in a variety of milk-paint and natural finishes. Painted pieces receive two coats of high-quality tung oil; natural finishes receive five coats.
Aged Appearance: Copper tacks are darkened for a traditional look. As customary, the bottoms of painted pieces are left unpainted, then dyed and oiled for an aged patina.

Since 1993, LeHay’s Shaker Boxes has been making boxes and carriers in the Shaker tradition. While mass-produced items have replaced many traditional products, nothing can replace the individuality of a piece created by hand using locally sourced materials. We sincerely appreciate your interest in our products.