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Book Clasp Clasp

This is a clasp. It is dated 19th century. Its medium is silver, gold. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Samuel P. Avery. It is credited Gift of Samuel P. Avery.

Its dimensions are

L x W: 6 × 3.3 cm (2 3/8 × 1 5/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Unmarked

Cite this object as

Book Clasp Clasp; silver, gold; L x W: 6 × 3.3 cm (2 3/8 × 1 5/16 in.); Gift of Samuel P. Avery; 1898-6-16-a,b

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