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1946

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2015

2025

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Nail Guard

This is a Nail guard. We acquired it in 1946. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by R. Keith Kane. It is credited Gift of the estate and in memory of Robert B. Noyes.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 10.5 x 3 x 1.5 cm (4 1/8 x 1 3/16 x 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Nail Guard; silver; H x W x D: 10.5 x 3 x 1.5 cm (4 1/8 x 1 3/16 x 9/16 in.); Gift of the estate and in memory of Robert B. Noyes; 1946-50-65

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