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Case (China), 19th century

This is a case. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1939. Its medium is silk, metallic threads, glass beads and its technique is appliquéd and embroidered in split and knot stitches on satin weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Marian Hague.

Its dimensions are

H x W (including tassels): 35 x 9 cm (13 3/4 x 3 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Case (China), 19th century; silk, metallic threads, glass beads; H x W (including tassels): 35 x 9 cm (13 3/4 x 3 1/2 in.); Gift of Marian Hague; 1939-37-6

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