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Detail
Box with scene from the Judgment of Solomon
English
1650–75
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Silk, linen; embroidered with silk and metallic threads, seed pearls, glass beads, and coral; raised work; appliqué; wood, metal
Dimensions
27 x 33 x 18 cm (10 5/8 x 13 x 7 1/16 in.); Legacy dimension: 18.0 x 33.0 x 27.0 cm
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.525
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionBox with scene of Judgement of Solomon on top. Lion and deer on front, canvas work scenes on each side, purl work flowers on back. Silk yarns, purl, coral and seed pearls embroidered on white silk, raised work, metal trim and feet, metal side carrying handles. Top open, mirror and writing compartments inside, inside tray lifts out. Good condition, top soiled.