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Cutlery Case (probably France)

This is a Cutlery case. It is dated 1750 and we acquired it in 1925. Its medium is leather, tooled and gilded. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Advisory Council. It is credited Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 24 x 5.2 x 3 cm (9 7/16 x 2 1/16 x 1 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Cutlery Case (probably France); leather, tooled and gilded; H x W x D: 24 x 5.2 x 3 cm (9 7/16 x 2 1/16 x 1 3/16 in.); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1925-1-30

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