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Pocket Book (France)

This is a Pocket book. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1930. Its medium is silk and metal thread embroidery on silk foundation and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Virginia Gerson. It is credited Gift of Virginia Gerson.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 19.6 x 16.4 cm (7 11/16 x 6 7/16 in.)

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Pocket Book (France); silk and metal thread embroidery on silk foundation; H x W: 19.6 x 16.4 cm (7 11/16 x 6 7/16 in.); Gift of Virginia Gerson; 1930-12-1

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<ref name=CH>{{cite web |url=https://collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18317049/ |title=Pocket Book (France) |author=Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum |accessdate=23 April 2024 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution}}</ref>