Photo of collection object Quillwork Sconce — Eunice Deering. Quillwork Sconce, 1720–40. Paper, glass, shells, silver, copper wire, 30 x 14 in. (76.2 x 35.6 cm). Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair, 1948, (Photo: The Met)

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Quillwork Sconce

1720–40

Eunice Deering

The American Wing

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Maker/Artist: Eunice Deering
Formatted Medium: Paper, glass, shells, silver, copper wire
Medium: paper, glass, shells, silver, copper, wire
Locations: Made in: Kittery, United States
Dimensions: 30 x 14 in. (76.2 x 35.6 cm)
Departments: The American Wing
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair, 1948

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