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1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1978

  • We acquired this object.

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Cornice Element

This is a Cornice element. It is dated late 19th–early 20th century and we acquired it in 1978. Its medium is molded 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: 18.7 × 24.8 × 10.2 cm (7 3/8 in. × 9 3/4 in. × 4 in.)

Cite this object as

Cornice Element; molded terracotta; H x W x D: 18.7 × 24.8 × 10.2 cm (7 3/8 in. × 9 3/4 in. × 4 in.); Gift of Marilynn and Ivan Karp; 1978-179-5-a,b

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

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