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Button (possibly USA)

This is a Button. It is dated 1880–90 and we acquired it in 1940. Its medium is pearl shell carved,gilded. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Ada C. Hudson. It is credited Gift of Ada C. Hudson.

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Button (possibly USA); pearl shell carved,gilded; Gift of Ada C. Hudson; 1940-34-2-a

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