Collection Highlights
Badge of the Society of the Cincinnati
Date:
ca. 1802
Object Number:
1972.12ab
Medium:
Silk, gold, enamel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Needle case
Object Number:
INV.9777ab
Date:
1720-1740
Medium:
Silver gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 7/8 in. ( 8.9 x 2.2 cm )
Marks:
Underside of foot "XI"
Description:
Standing sewing compendium, engraved, consisting of a seal, needle case, powder holder, compartment for wax wafers, and thread bobbin. (Missing thimble.)
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
