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1909

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Knob (France)

This is a knob. It is dated ca. 1745 and we acquired it in 1909. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Advisory Council. It is credited Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.

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Knob (France); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1909-25-13-b

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