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1967

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2015

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Crypto-portraits

This is a Crypto-portraits. We acquired it in 1967. Its medium is ivory. 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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Crypto-portraits; ivory; Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1967-48-38-a/d

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