ÉTUI
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
The cylindrical holder is made from light brown translucent tortoise shell. It is for a bodkin or needles. There are gilt metal bands chased with acanthus leaves and dots at the top, bottom and at the end of the joint. It is made in two pieces.
- Object name:
- ÉTUI
- Made from:
- Shell -- gilt metal
- Made in:
- EUROPE
- Date made:
- 18th c.
- Size:
- 14.2 cm (5 5/8 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 36.121.1-2
- Class:
- SHELL
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973