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1942

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Button

This is a Button. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is brass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Miss Helen Lyall.

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Button; brass; Gift of Miss Helen Lyall; 1942-75-2-a,c/h

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