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Chamberlain's Key Key

This is a Key. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1967. Its medium is gilt bronze, tassle. 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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Chamberlain's Key Key; France; gilt bronze, tassle; Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1967-48-41

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