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1974

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2012

2025

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Sewing Case (USA)

This is a Sewing case. It is dated 1827 and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is cotton, wool, silk and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Roxa Wright.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 61 x 11.4 cm (24 in. x 4 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Sewing Case (USA); cotton, wool, silk; H x W: 61 x 11.4 cm (24 in. x 4 1/2 in.); 1974-43-1

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