Spectacle case, dark blue satin embroidered with dragon design in metallic thread, couched with colored silks. Yellow cord handle with slides of heavy gold cord knots. Binding of narrow blue and white braid lining of rose red satin.

Spectacle case, 19th-20th century

Unknown artist, expand_more

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The John R. Van Derlip Fundexpand_more  45.15.3

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Details
Title
Spectacle case
Role
Artist
Dimension
6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm)
Accession Number
45.15.3
Curator Approved

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Spectacle case, dark blue satin embroidered with dragon design in metallic thread, couched with colored silks. Yellow cord handle with slides of heavy gold cord knots. Binding of narrow blue and white braid lining of rose red satin.