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1926

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2015

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Mortar

This is a Mortar. We acquired it in 1926. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane. It is credited Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 11.5 x 13.6 cm (4 1/2 x 5 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Mortar; H x diam.: 11.5 x 13.6 cm (4 1/2 x 5 3/8 in.); Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1926-22-191

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