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Case (England), ca. 1720–40
This is a case. It is dated ca. 1720–40 and we acquired it in 1985. Its medium is wood, brass, shark skin, silk. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
Shagreen, made from shark and ray skin, was popular for both knife boxes and carrying cases from the late 17th century into the 19th century ("Feeding Desire: Design and the Tools of the Table, 1500 - 2005," May - August 13, 2006).
This object was
donated by
Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
It is credited The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
Its dimensions are
L x W x D: 22.6 x 12 x 7.3 cm (8 7/8 x 4 3/4 x 2 7/8 in.)
Cite this object as
Case (England), ca. 1720–40; wood, brass, shark skin, silk; L x W x D: 22.6 x 12 x 7.3 cm (8 7/8 x 4 3/4 x 2 7/8 in.); The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg; 1985-103-279-a
This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Feeding Desire: Design and the Tools of the Table, 1500-2005.
