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1991

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Expanding Ice Gripper (USA)

This is a expanding ice gripper. It was designed by Nathan G. Horwitt. We acquired it in 1991. Its medium is metal, canvas. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Henry Horwitt. It is credited Gift of Hank Horwitt.

Its dimensions are

a, b: 17 x 17 x 4 cm (6 11/16 x 6 11/16 x 1 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Expanding Ice Gripper (USA); Designed by Nathan G. Horwitt (American, b. Romania, 1889–1990); metal, canvas; a, b: 17 x 17 x 4 cm (6 11/16 x 6 11/16 x 1 9/16 in.); Gift of Hank Horwitt; 1991-140-14-a,b

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