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1942

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2015

2025

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Button (USA)

This is a Button. It is dated 1942 and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is brass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by James R. Douglas. It is credited Gift of James R. Douglas.

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Button (USA); brass; Gift of James R. Douglas; 1942-56-1

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