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Needlecase

CultureHuron
Datelate 19th century
MediumDeer skin, trade cloth, silk embroidery, and ribbon
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/8 × 3 inches (13.03 × 7.62 cm)
Credit LineGift of Donald and Fifi White in honor of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Object numberF83-57/4
On View
Not on view
DescriptionCase of needls or small objects, embroidered decoration of floral stems, edging of ribbon and ribbon bows on each side, fancy stitch on every edge.
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