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Card Case (USA), mid-19th century

This is a Card case. It is dated mid-19th century and we acquired it in 1927. Its medium is brass, silver wash. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Virginia Gerson. It is credited Gift of Miss Virginia Gerson.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 9 x 6.2 x 1 cm (3 9/16 x 2 7/16 x 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Card Case (USA), mid-19th century; brass, silver wash; H x W x D: 9 x 6.2 x 1 cm (3 9/16 x 2 7/16 x 3/8 in.); Gift of Miss Virginia Gerson; 1927-15-2

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