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Wall Pocket (Switzerland)

This is a Wall pocket. It is dated 17th–18th century and we acquired it in 1950. Its medium is linen and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Richard C. Greenleaf Esq. in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf.

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  • Velcro Wallcovering, 2016
  • H x W (each tile): 25.4 × 12.7 cm (10 × 5 in.) H x W (max): 61 × 121.9 cm....
  • Lent by Braden Young.
  • 69.2017.1

Its dimensions are

H x W: 40.6 x 19.5 cm (16 x 7 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Wall Pocket (Switzerland); linen; H x W: 40.6 x 19.5 cm (16 x 7 11/16 in.); Gift of Richard C. Greenleaf Esq. in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf; 1950-121-48

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