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1972

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2015

2025

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Vehicle Control Knob

This is a vehicle control knob. We acquired it in 1972. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Henry Dreyfuss. It is credited Gift of Henry Dreyfuss.

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Vehicle Control Knob; Gift of Henry Dreyfuss; 1972-88-131-7

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