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Letter Case (France)

This is a Letter case. It is dated late 18th century and we acquired it in 1959. Its medium is silk and its technique is embroidered in chain stitch on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Katherine A. Sargent.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 16 x 11 cm (6 5/16 x 4 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Letter Case (France); silk; H x W: 16 x 11 cm (6 5/16 x 4 5/16 in.); Gift of Katherine A. Sargent; 1959-38-1

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