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Key

This is a Key. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is steel . 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.

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Key; steel ; Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1952-161-35

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<ref name=CH>{{cite web |url=https://www-4.collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18391239/ |title=Key |author=Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum |accessdate=11 February 2025 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution}}</ref>