Unknown
Toothpick Case

CultureEnglish or French
Titles
  • Toothpick Case
Datec. 1840–1880
Possible placeFrance
Possible placeEngland
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)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Mrs. James Nonemaker
Object numberB.2002.19.A,.B
Not on view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
ProvenanceZoe Lehmann Nonemaker, Houston; given to MFAH, 2002.

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