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Device, Optical (Germany)

This is a device, optical. It is dated late 18th–early 19th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is wood. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 14 x 19 x 35 cm (5 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 13 3/4 in.)

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Device, Optical (Germany); wood; H x W x D: 14 x 19 x 35 cm (5 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 13 3/4 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1931-42-5

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