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Pocket Book (France)

This is a Pocket book. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is silk and metal embroidery on silk foundation and its technique is embroidered in chain, stem and running stitches on satin. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor Garnier Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W : 15.7 x 44 cm (6 3/16 x 17 5/16 in.)

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Pocket Book (France); silk and metal embroidery on silk foundation; H x W : 15.7 x 44 cm (6 3/16 x 17 5/16 in.); Gift of Eleanor Garnier Hewitt; 1931-40-14

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