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1910

  • Work on this object ended.

1940

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Button (USA)

This is a Button. It is dated 1900–10 and we acquired it in 1940. Its medium is jet with metal shanks. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. William Bamberger. It is credited Gift of Mrs. William Bamberger.

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Button (USA); jet with metal shanks; Gift of Mrs. William Bamberger; 1940-23-2-a

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