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Letter Case (Spain)

This is a Letter case. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1924. Its medium is silk, metallic thread and its technique is plain weave with supplementary weft. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Marquis Val Verde de la Sierra. It is credited Gift of the Marquis Val Verde de la Sierra.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 19.6 x 14 cm (7 11/16 x 5 1/2 in.)

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Letter Case (Spain); silk, metallic thread; H x W: 19.6 x 14 cm (7 11/16 x 5 1/2 in.); Gift of the Marquis Val Verde de la Sierra; 1924-27-2

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