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Needle case
American
19th century
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Figured silk, wool, and gilt wrapped cord
Dimensions
8.1 x 5.6 x 2.2 cm (3 3/16 x 2 3/16 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes
Accession Number54.1348
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionA small white figured silk needle case, outside covered with ribbon having lining of white lutestring, two inside folded white wool leaves for needles with cut out designs and edges overcast with gold thread, outside edges and tie of gold and fine cord.