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CASE FOR SCISSORS AND THIMBLE

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

The red leather case shaped to hold the scissors and thimble is tooled in gold and is lined on one side with red velvet and on the other side with red silk.

Object name:
CASE FOR SCISSORS AND THIMBLE
Made from:
Leather -- velvet -- silk
Made in:
Germany
Date made:
Late 18th c.
Size:
4.7 cm (1 7/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
11.112.1
Class:
GOLD
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973