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1980

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1987

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1994

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Umbra Desktop Utensils In Case, ca. 1987

This is a Desktop utensils in case. It is dated ca. 1987 and we acquired it in 1987. Its medium is plastic, metal. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 1.8 x 11.4 x 11 cm (11/16 x 4 1/2 x 4 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Umbra Desktop Utensils In Case, ca. 1987; Japan; plastic, metal; Overall: 1.8 x 11.4 x 11 cm (11/16 x 4 1/2 x 4 5/16 in.); Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment; 1987-60-1-a/o

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