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1976

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Branding Iron

This is a branding iron. We acquired it in 1976. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by C. Helme Strater Jr., John B. Strater and Margaret S. Robinson. It is credited Gift of the C. Helme and Alice B. Strater Collection.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 35.5 x 5 x 6 cm (14 x 1 15/16 x 2 3/8 in.)

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Branding Iron; H x W x D: 35.5 x 5 x 6 cm (14 x 1 15/16 x 2 3/8 in.); Gift of the C. Helme and Alice B. Strater Collection; 1976-1-131

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