Collection Highlights
Interior of Durand's Studio at Maplewood, New Jersey
Date:
After 1878
Object Number:
PR.020.FF.1
Medium:
Albumen print
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Needle case
Object Number:
INV.9770ab
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Mother of pearl, brass, stones
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 3/4 x 1/4 in. ( 8.3 x 1.9 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Mother of pearl needle case, carved and engraved, in the shape of a quiver of arrows, with enameled pansy plaque and applied stone decoration.
Gallery Label:
The enameled pansy plaque and mother-of-pearl material indicates that this needle case was sold at a shop at the Palais Royal in Paris, France.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
