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Button (France), 18th century

This is a Button. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1959. Its medium is enameled metal, steel beads. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Julia Hutchins Wolcott. It is credited Bequest of Julia Hutchins Wolcott.

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Button (France), 18th century; enameled metal, steel beads; Bequest of Julia Hutchins Wolcott; 1959-66-53

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