#232

Two French Needle Cases with Colorful Images
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3 1/2" (9 cm.) x 2" larger. The larger is of stiff paper stock with embossed paper edging around an image of three children in the garden on one side and geometric design on the other,with marbled paper and wool needle cloths with needles on the interior. Along with a smaller leather bound folio with four scenic engravings,gilt tooling including emblem on flap,and interior designations for four different size needles,Excellent condition. For the French market,early/mid 1800s.