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Plaque And Frame (France)

This is a Plaque and frame. It is dated ca. 1780 and we acquired it in 1910. Its medium is gilt bronze. 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.

Its dimensions are

L x W (a): 26.2 × 19 cm (10 5/16 × 7 1/2 in.) L x W (b): 32.3 × 23.9 cm (12 11/16 × 9 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Plaque And Frame (France); gilt bronze; L x W (a): 26.2 × 19 cm (10 5/16 × 7 1/2 in.) L x W (b): 32.3 × 23.9 cm (12 11/16 × 9 7/16 in.); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1910-30-10-a,b

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