Collection Highlights
Stained glass window
Date:
ca. 1656
Object Number:
1951.414c
Medium:
Glass
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Needle case
Object Number:
INV.9812ab
Date:
late 18th-early 19th Century
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 7 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Silver filigree needle case in two pieces. The top piece slides over the collar of the base. Both portions are decorated with rose pattern filigree over a solid metal tube, accented with metal beading on either end. Both portions have two metal loops, one on each side, presumably for hanging.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
