Spectacle Case

UnknownKorea, 19th century

Sookmyung Women’s University Museum
Seoul, South Korea

Korean costume, having no pockets, has a string to hang the spectacle case on the waist with. These cases, decorated with embroidery, show flowers, bee, plum blossoms and birds on the bodies.

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Title: Spectacle Case
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: Korea, 19th century
Location Created: Rep. of Korea
Physical Dimensions: w4.5~5 x h12.5~13 ㎝
Type: Embroidery
Rights: Sookmyung Women's University Museum

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