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Brooch (USA), late 19th century

This is a brooch. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1928. Its medium is brooch in design of a whistle made from a whip.. 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 W x D: 7 x 2 x 1.3 cm (2 3/4 x 13/16 x 1/2 in.)

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Brooch (USA), late 19th century; brooch in design of a whistle made from a whip.; H x W x D: 7 x 2 x 1.3 cm (2 3/4 x 13/16 x 1/2 in.); Gift of Mrs. Gustav E. Kissel; 1928-5-70

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