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Case: w/2 embroidered compartments

1840-1900
Place madeUnited States, North America
orEurope
Leather, metal, silk
Overall: 6 1/8 x 3 3/8 x 3/8 in. ( 15.6 x 8.6 x 1 cm )
Gift of Thomas S. Constantine, 1943
INV.11348
DescriptionBrown leather card case with metal frame and clasp closure, tooled medallion and floral design bordering both sides, the inside is vertically oriented, lined with red leather, each side is made of aqua blue satin compartments which are secured with accordioned sides half way up the metal frame but extend nearly to the top, the satin is embroidered with black boteh and flowers in silk floss and metallic beading.
ClassificationsPERSONAL ACCESSORIES
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