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1938

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Pin (USA), mid-19th century

This is a Pin. It is dated mid-19th century and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is gold, garnet, almandine. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Norvin Hewitt Green. It is credited Gift of Norvin Hewitt Green.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 2.9 x 2.2 x 0.6 cm (1 1/8 x 7/8 x 1/4 in.)

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Pin (USA), mid-19th century; gold, garnet, almandine; H x W x D: 2.9 x 2.2 x 0.6 cm (1 1/8 x 7/8 x 1/4 in.); Gift of Norvin Hewitt Green; 1938-58-795

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