Needlecase
1800-1900 (made)
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Needlecase made of wood carved in the form of a seated woman with conventional foliage ornament on the head.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Carved wood |
| Brief description | Needlecase, Greek, 19th century |
| Physical description | Needlecase made of wood carved in the form of a seated woman with conventional foliage ornament on the head. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh F.S.A. |
| Object history | Given to the V&A in 1927 by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh F.S.A. [R.P.27/ 8207]. |
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| Accession number | W.53-1927 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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