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Architectural Element

This is a Architectural element. It is dated ca. 1890 and we acquired it in 1978. Its medium is terracotta. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Ivan Karp and Marilynn Karp. It is credited Gift of Marilynn and Ivan Karp.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 64 × 70 × 20 cm, 65.8 kg (25 3/16 × 27 9/16 × 7 7/8 in., 145 lb.)

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Architectural Element; terracotta; H x W x D: 64 × 70 × 20 cm, 65.8 kg (25 3/16 × 27 9/16 × 7 7/8 in., 145 lb.); Gift of Marilynn and Ivan Karp; 1978-179-2

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Hewitt Sisters Collect.

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