Cigar Case with Lid
CultureHuron
Datemid-19th century
MediumTrade cloth over birchbark with moose hair
DimensionsOverall: 5 3/8 × 3 × 1 3/16 inches (13.65 × 7.62 × 3.02 cm)
Credit LineGift of Donald and Fifi White in honor of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Object numberF83-57/5 A,B
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DescriptionCigar case with embroidery on trade cloth, both sides, of floral motifs in French knot and flame stitch, couched dyed mossehair bundles on all edges. Applique on red background in green, white, purple, yellow floral design.
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