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Needle Case (USA)

This is a Needle case. It is dated after 1838 and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is cotton, linen and its technique is printed fabrics, stitched. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 33 x 12 cm (13 x 4 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Needle Case (USA); cotton, linen; H x W: 33 x 12 cm (13 x 4 3/4 in.); 1951-108-4

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