BoxesEuropean?

Miniature Sewing Case

Classification

Boxes

Culture

European?

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts

Dimensions

2.54 x 4.76 x 3.49 cm (1 x 1 7/8 x 1 3/8 in.)

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