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1939

  • Work on this object began.

1940

  • We acquired this object.

  • Work on this object ended.

2015

2025

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Button (USA)

This is a Button. It is dated 1939–40 and we acquired it in 1940. Its medium is pearl. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mr. Jack V. Greenberg. It is credited Gift of Jack V. Greenberg.

Cite this object as

Button (USA); pearl; Gift of Jack V. Greenberg; 1940-29-1

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