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Letter Case (Morocco), 1753

This is a Letter case. It is dated 1753 and we acquired it in 1947. Its medium is leather, silk, metal thread and its technique is embroidered in couching stitches. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Henry J. Bernheim. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Henry J. Bernheim.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 10.5 x 16.8 cm (4 1/8 x 6 5/8 in.)

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Letter Case (Morocco), 1753; leather, silk, metal thread; H x W: 10.5 x 16.8 cm (4 1/8 x 6 5/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Henry J. Bernheim; 1947-47-6

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