Case

CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Case
Datemid-19th century
Possible placeUnited States
Possible placeEngland
MediumStraw, beads
Dimensions4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of the estate of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.79.175
Not on view

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Department
Bayou Bend
ProvenanceMiss Ima Hogg; Estate of Miss Ima Hogg, 1975; given to MFAH, 1979

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