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Needlecase (Ménagère)

FRANCE
Needlecase (Ménagère)
 (c. 1800) {perhaps earlier}

Medium
linen

Measurements
L.13 1/2", W.4 7/8"

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs Andree MacDonald, 1965

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Accession Number
1357-D5

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

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