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Emery Cushion

Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-35338

Description

Three strawberry shaped emery cushions connected by silk braided thread.

Details

Descriptive Terms

emery cushions
silk (textile)
cotton (textile)
velvet (fabric weave)
Cushion, Emery

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 x 1 1/4 (HxW), 1 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. George C. Wales

Accession Number

1932.2539

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