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1931

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Button (France), 1848–80

This is a Button. It is dated 1848–80 and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is brass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x diam. (A/D): 2.5 cm (1 in.) H x diam. (B/D): 1.4 cm (9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Button (France), 1848–80; brass; H x diam. (A/D): 2.5 cm (1 in.) H x diam. (B/D): 1.4 cm (9/16 in.); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1931-59-39-a/c

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