Object Number 1955.0079.002 A- E

Object Name

Etui (Necessaire)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Place of Origin

France, Europe

Date

1750-1800

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Scissors, both finger loop sides; a symbol resembling a tailed human figure (possibly a mermaid) in a triangle stamped

Materials

Brass; Shagreen (equine); Skin; Gold; Ivory

Dimensions (inches)

3.7 (H) , 1.8 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

9.4 (H) , 4.5 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements are overall for case (A). B (memo pad): L. 8.3 cm x w. 1.4 cm C (tweezers/file): L. 7.2 cm x w. 0.5 cm D (scissors): L. 8.1 cm x w. 1.1 cm E (folding knife): L. 13.5 cm x w. 1.5 cm

Object Description

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