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1928

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Watch Key (USA)

This is a Watch key. We acquired it in 1928. Its medium is gold. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Gustav E. Kissel. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Gustav E. Kissel.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 3 x 0.4 cm (1 3/16 x 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Watch Key (USA); gold; H x diam.: 3 x 0.4 cm (1 3/16 x 3/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Gustav E. Kissel; 1928-5-32

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