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Box (possibly Spain)

This is a Box. It is dated 1501–50 and we acquired it in 1967. Its medium is iron, wood, red velvet lining. 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.

  • Landi Chair
  • molded and punched aluminum, silver anodizing, rubber.
  • Gift of Harry C. Sigman.
  • 2013-21-34

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 13.5 x 17 x 25 cm (5 5/16 x 6 11/16 x 9 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Box (possibly Spain); iron, wood, red velvet lining; H x W x D: 13.5 x 17 x 25 cm (5 5/16 x 6 11/16 x 9 13/16 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1967-45-23

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Hewitt Sisters Collect.

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