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1962

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2015

2025

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Slip case for a book Case

This is a case. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is painted silk. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Transferred from Cooper Union Museum Library.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 12.2 x 8.2 x 2 cm (4 13/16 x 3 1/4 x 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Slip case for a book Case; USA; painted silk; H x W x D: 12.2 x 8.2 x 2 cm (4 13/16 x 3 1/4 x 13/16 in.); Transferred from Cooper Union Museum Library; 1962-39-6

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