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Card Case (Spain)

This is a Card case. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1923. Its medium is silk, metal, paillettes and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Marquis Val Verde de la Sierra. It is credited Gift of Marquis Val Verde de la Sierra.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 12.4 x 12.6 cm (4 7/8 x 4 15/16 in.)

It is inscribed

V.A.

Cite this object as

Card Case (Spain); silk, metal, paillettes; H x W: 12.4 x 12.6 cm (4 7/8 x 4 15/16 in.); Gift of Marquis Val Verde de la Sierra; 1923-51-15

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