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Sewing Case (France)
This is a Sewing case. It is dated early 17th century and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is silk, metal, wool and its technique is woven. It is a part of the Textiles department.
This object was
donated by
Richard Cranch Greenleaf (American, 1887–1961).
It is credited Gift of Richard C. Greenleaf.
- Needle Case (USA)
- carved, incised, painted wood; incised tundra swan wing bone (humerus).
- National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution, 21/800.
- 17.2012.3
- Etui With Writing And Grooming Instruments (England)
- enamel on copper, gilt copper, steel, ivory, cut wood.
- Bequest of Sarah Cooper Hewitt.
- 1931-6-105-a/h
Its dimensions are
H x W: 8 x 4 cm (3 1/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Cite this object as
Sewing Case (France); silk, metal, wool; H x W: 8 x 4 cm (3 1/8 x 1 9/16 in.); Gift of Richard C. Greenleaf; 1951-105-26
