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Button (France), late 19th century

This is a Button. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1925. Its medium is pearl shell and wood. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

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

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Button (France), late 19th century; pearl shell and wood; Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1925-2-400-c

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