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Letter Case (France), late 17th century

This is a Letter case. It is dated late 17th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is silk and metal-wrapped silk and its technique is plain weave with discontinuous weft (tapestry). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 16.2 x 24.5 cm (6 3/8 x 9 5/8 in.)

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Letter Case (France), late 17th century; silk and metal-wrapped silk; H x W: 16.2 x 24.5 cm (6 3/8 x 9 5/8 in.); Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt; 1931-43-15

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