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Sewing Case (USA)

This is a Sewing case. It is dated late 18th century and we acquired it in 1956. Its medium is cotton and its technique is sewn from block-printed plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mary M. Kenway. It is credited Gift of Mary M. Kenway from the estate of Sarah B. Russell.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 37.5 × 12.7 cm (14 3/4 × 5 in.)

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Sewing Case (USA); cotton; H x W: 37.5 × 12.7 cm (14 3/4 × 5 in.); Gift of Mary M. Kenway from the estate of Sarah B. Russell; 1956-181-50

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