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Trimming (USA), ca. 1940

This is a Trimming. It is dated ca. 1940 and we acquired it in 1944. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Grand Central Art School. It is credited Gift of Grand Central Art School.

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Trimming (USA), ca. 1940; Gift of Grand Central Art School; 1944-58-3-a/h

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