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Keyhole Escutcheon

This is a Keyhole escutcheon. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1903. Its medium is brass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor Garnier Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

L x W: 3.7 × 2.8 cm (1 7/16 × 1 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Keyhole Escutcheon; brass; L x W: 3.7 × 2.8 cm (1 7/16 × 1 1/8 in.); Gift of Eleanor Garnier Hewitt; 1903-12-28

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