CultureFrench
Titles
- Etui
Datec. 1850–1860
Made inFrance
MediumIvory, gilt silver, blued steel, velvet, brass
Dimensions(Case): 5/8 × 4 3/4 × 2 5/8 in. (1.6 × 12.1 × 6.7 cm)
(Punch Needle): 2 5/8 × 5/8 in. (6.7 × 1.6 cm)
(Thimble): 3/4 × 5/8 in. (1.9 × 1.6 cm)
(Scissors): 3 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (8.9 × 3.8 cm)
(Needle Case): 2 1/2 × 1/2 in. (6.4 × 1.3 cm)
(Punch Needle): 2 5/8 × 5/8 in. (6.7 × 1.6 cm)
(Thimble): 3/4 × 5/8 in. (1.9 × 1.6 cm)
(Scissors): 3 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (8.9 × 3.8 cm)
(Needle Case): 2 1/2 × 1/2 in. (6.4 × 1.3 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Mrs. James Nonemaker
Object numberB.2002.18
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Belter Parlor
Exposé
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
ProvenanceZoe Lehmann Nonemaker, Houston; given to MFAH, 2002.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped on the spring clasp of box: BREVETE / S.G.D.G.
Stamped on thimble: STERLING SILVER / 7 / C H
Stamped on thimble: STERLING SILVER / 7 / C H
Cataloguing data may change with further research.
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McAllister & Co.
c. 1836–1853
Brass, steel, wood, ivory, and sharkskin
B.2018.60.A-.I
early 20th century
Wood, lacquer, gold powder, mother-of-pearl, wool, mica, steel, brass, silver, bone, feather, paper, ink, gilt, silvered and brocaded paper, silk wrapping cloths
2012.416.1-.11
