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Watch Guard, 19th century

This is a Watch guard. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1959. Its medium is silk, metallic thread and its technique is counted stitch embroidery. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Irwin Untermyer, Esq..

Its dimensions are

H x W: 16 × 8 cm (6 5/16 × 3 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Watch Guard, 19th century; silk, metallic thread; H x W: 16 × 8 cm (6 5/16 × 3 1/8 in.); 1959-170-13

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