Card case
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Card case

TitleCard case
Date1860 19th century
MediumMother-of-pearl
ClassificationNatural Substances
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Herbert K. Reis, in memory of Rose-Frances K. Reis (Mrs. Ralph A. Reis), 1983
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Botanical illustration

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“Card case” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1860. It is executed in mother-of-pearl and classified as natural substances. In this archive it sits within the botanical illustration tradition. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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