Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Destruction
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1858.4
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Sewing Needles
Object Number:
2002.1.680
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Paper, metal
Dimensions:
6 x 4 1/4 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This red folder has a chinese style blue and white print on the top with views of pagodas. It contains four individual envelopes of sewing needles printed in gold. All are marked "Superior Needles/ Manufactured/ Expressly For/ This Establishment", in various gauges including 5/9 and 4/8. Also included is a selection of large multi-purpose needles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
