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English: Spectacle Case (China), 19th century   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Title
English: Spectacle Case (China), 19th century
Description
English: Covering for spectacle case is net embroidered in polychrome silks (tent stitch). One side showing flowers with butterflies and crab and the other, medallions containing people, architectural forms, and flowers, with spaces filled with frets. Case is edged with braid and fitted that the top and bottom with ribbons and beads.
Date 19th century
date QS:P571,+1850-00-00T00:00:00Z/7
Medium canvas, silk, glass bead
Dimensions H x W: 41 x 7.5 cm (16 1/8 x 2 7/8 in.)
institution QS:P195,Q1129820
Current location
Textiles
Accession number
1939-37-18
Notes
  • Type: Spectacle case
  • Country: China
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