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Sewing Case (USA), ca. 1839

This is a Sewing case. It is dated ca. 1839 and we acquired it in 1954. Its medium is cotton, wool and its technique is sewn from printed plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 39 x 12 cm (15 3/8 x 4 3/4 in.)

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Sewing Case (USA), ca. 1839; cotton, wool; H x W: 39 x 12 cm (15 3/8 x 4 3/4 in.); 1954-78-1

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