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Letter Box

This is a Letter box. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1966. Its medium is lacquered wood, silver, brass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Maxime Hermanos and Mrs. Maxime Hermanos. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maxime Hermanos.

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Letter Box; lacquered wood, silver, brass; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maxime Hermanos; 1966-6-5-a,b

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