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Etui

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Maker Unknown French

CultureFrench

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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)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Mrs. James Nonemaker

Object numberB.2002.18

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Belter Parlor

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Bayou Bend

Object Type

TOOLS, IMPLEMENTS & WEIGHTS

DescriptionAn etui is a small box, often highly ornamented, to contain basic sewing items or other small, personal implements. This example includes a scissors, needle case, thimble, and a punch needle.
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

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