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Briefcase (Portefuille)

Probably by Jacques Lourdière (master 1746–after 1768)

Date:: 1763–64
Culture:: Turkish and French
Medium:: Red morocco leather embroidered with gold thread and silk, fitted with gold lock, lined with green silk; gold
Dimensions:: L. 17-11/16 x W. 13-1/8 x D. 2-1/2 in. (45 x 33.3 x 6.3 cm.)
Classification:: Natural Substances-Leatherwork
Credit Line:: Gift of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2001
Accession Number:: 2001.653

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 545

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