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1964

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Mirror (USA)

This is a mirror. It was designed by Jim Dine. It is dated ca. 1974 and we acquired it in 1990. Its medium is molded and gilt plaster on wood, mirrored plate glass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Thomas Ettinghausen in memory of Richard Ettinghausen.

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Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 130 x 78.5 x 7.5cm (51 3/16 x 30 7/8 x 2 15/16in.)

Cite this object as

Mirror (USA); Designed by Jim Dine (American, b.1935); molded and gilt plaster on wood, mirrored plate glass; H x W x D: 130 x 78.5 x 7.5cm (51 3/16 x 30 7/8 x 2 15/16in.); Gift of Thomas Ettinghausen in memory of Richard Ettinghausen; 1990-169-1

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Thom Browne Selects.

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