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Miniature in the form of a Grasshopper Miniature

This is a Miniature. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1949. Its medium is metal, enamel, acetate (wings). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Unknown. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

  • Object ID #18653773
  • gold plated, silver.
  • Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program,....
  • 1996-56-12

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 4 x 11.3 x 4.2cm (1 9/16 x 4 7/16 x 1 5/8in.)

Cite this object as

Miniature in the form of a Grasshopper Miniature; possibly Australia; metal, enamel, acetate (wings); H x W x D: 4 x 11.3 x 4.2cm (1 9/16 x 4 7/16 x 1 5/8in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1949-49-9

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