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Letter Case

This is a Letter case. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is silk and straw embroidery on silk foundation and its technique is couched flat, twisted and braided plant stem material on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Richard Cranch Greenleaf (American, 1887–1961). It is credited Gift of Richard C. Greenleaf.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 10 x 16 cm (3 15/16 x 6 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Letter Case; silk and straw embroidery on silk foundation; H x W: 10 x 16 cm (3 15/16 x 6 5/16 in.); Gift of Richard C. Greenleaf; 1951-105-18

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