Collection Highlights
Fete to Lafayette
Date:
1824
Object Number:
PR.022.9
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Needle case
Object Number:
INV.9787ab
Date:
1830-1870
Medium:
Mother of pearl
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 1 x 3/8 in. ( 11.1 x 2.5 x 1 cm )
Description:
Mother of pearl needle case in two parts; one slides into the other around the center; the case is in the form of a quiver of arrows with a bird pirched on top.
Gallery Label:
Resembles other mother-of-pearl needlecases sold at Palais Royal shops in Paris, France.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
