CultureEnglish or French
Titles
- Toothpick Case
Datec. 1840–1880
Possible placeEngland
Possible placeFrance
MediumIvory, silver, mirrored glass, velvet
Dimensions1/2 × 3 1/2 × 1 in. (1.3 × 8.9 × 2.5 cm)
Other (Toothpick): 5 × 1 5/8 in. (12.7 × 4.1 cm)
Other (Toothpick): 5 × 1 5/8 in. (12.7 × 4.1 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Mrs. James Nonemaker
Object numberB.2002.19.A,.B
Non exposé
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Box: Archival foam core, Magic Smooth resin, cotton gauze, silk, cotton velvet, silver, metallic bullion ribbon, paper, cotton damask c. 1900, silk damask c. 1850, 18th century linen, cotton thread, and silk floss
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