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1936

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2025

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Button

This is a Button. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1936. Its medium is gold metal thread trimed with coral. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Walter H. May.

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Button; gold metal thread trimed with coral; 1936-34-5-a/f

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