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1931

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Patch Box (England)

This is a Patch box. It is dated 1760–80 and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is enameled and gilt copper. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

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

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 2.8 x 5 x 3.9cm (1 1/8 x 1 15/16 x 1 9/16in.)

Cite this object as

Patch Box (England); enameled and gilt copper; H x W x D: 2.8 x 5 x 3.9cm (1 1/8 x 1 15/16 x 1 9/16in.); Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt; 1931-84-22

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