Collection Highlights
The N. O. massacre
Date:
1866
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1866.43
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sewing kit
Object Number:
Z.1155
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Linen, wool
Dimensions:
overall (closed): 3 5/8 x 4 in. ( 9.2 x 10.2 cm )
overall (open): 12 3/4 x 4 in. ( 32.4 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Linen folding sewing kit with triangular flap having linen fabric tape applied at the center for tieing the kit closed, the fabric is striped floral design, the inside is lined with ecru linen and there is one pocket opposite the flap with the remnant of a felt sewing book.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
