Toothpick Case

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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)

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

Object numberB.2002.19.A,.B

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

MISCELLANEOUS

ProvenanceZoe Lehmann Nonemaker, Houston; given to MFAH, 2002.

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