Collection Highlights
New York City Hall, front elevation
Date:
1802
Object Number:
PR.040.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Needle case
Object Number:
INV.9791ab
Date:
1810-1850
Medium:
Ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 5/8 x 5/8 in. ( 9.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical ivory needlecase with screw-on lid at the top, the lid has a neck and cap, the base is sperical, the case has two bands of black with a fret-like geometric design.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
