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Letter Opener (France)

This is a Letter opener. It is dated 20th century and we acquired it in 1967. Its medium is onyx, diamond (?). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Arthur Wiesenberger and Mrs. Arthur Wiesenberger. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wiesenberger.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 23 x 1.7 cm (9 1/16 x 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Letter Opener (France); onyx, diamond (?); H x W: 23 x 1.7 cm (9 1/16 x 11/16 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wiesenberger; 1967-66-32

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Jon Gray of Ghetto Gastro Selects.

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