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1990

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Knife

This is a knife. We acquired it in 1990. Its medium is mother-of-pearl. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by John M. Thompson and Mrs. John M. Thompson. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Thompson in memory of Mr. and Mrs. G. Auclair.

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Knife; mother-of-pearl; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Thompson in memory of Mr. and Mrs. G. Auclair; 1990-67-3

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