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Cabinet
English
1650–75
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Silk; embroidery
Dimensions
17 x 29 x 23 cm (6 11/16 x 11 7/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number52.363
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionCabinet with scenes from the story of Rebecca. Silk yarns and purl embroidered on white silk ground; metal trim; engraved gilt latch plate on front, one carrying handle (one missing). Top opens, painted scene and mirror inside. Front door swings open, painted silk scenes and flowers on drawer fronts. Soiled, metal badly tarnished.