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Lavabo

This is a lavabo. We acquired it in 1931. Its medium is copper-gilt. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 44 x 31 x 12.5 cm (17 5/16 x 12 3/16 x 4 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Lavabo; copper-gilt; H x W x D: 44 x 31 x 12.5 cm (17 5/16 x 12 3/16 x 4 15/16 in.); Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt; 1931-84-14-a,b

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