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Case, Eyeglass
Object/Artifact
Hand knit golden brown silk embellished with white glass beades worked in a trellisdesign; mounted on a heavy cardboard base. Pointed bottom and squared point at thetop. About 5” long.
G2001.029
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Personal Storage Objects
1825 - 1850
hand knit
beadwork
case
Silk
Beads