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Letter Case (France)

This is a Letter case. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1925. Its medium is leather, silk and its technique is counted stitch embroidery. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Advisory Council. It is credited Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 19.1 x 13 cm (7 1/2 x 5 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Letter Case (France); leather, silk; H x W: 19.1 x 13 cm (7 1/2 x 5 1/8 in.); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1925-1-51

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