Collection Highlights
Architect's Sign
Date:
ca. 1837
Object Number:
1953.197
Medium:
Wood
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sewing case
Object Number:
Z.1541.14a-m
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Wood, metal, cotton, silk, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 5/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 9.2 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Wooden cylindrical sewing case with a conical lid, contains a quadruple bobbin wound with cotton floss, silk, and linen with a removable cap and is hollow inside to be a needle case containing eight needles and pins.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
