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Object Timeline

1950

  • Work on this object began.

1960

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Keybolt Key Chain, ca. 1955

This is a Key chain. It was designed by Patricia Smith and manufactured by Geomet, Inc.. It is dated ca. 1955 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is anodized aluminum. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Elizabeth L. Burnham. It is credited Gift of Elizabeth L. Burnham.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 11 × 1.5 cm (4 5/16 × 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Keybolt Key Chain, ca. 1955; Designed by Patricia Smith (American, 1919 - 1988); Manufactured by Geomet, Inc. (United States); USA; anodized aluminum; H x diam.: 11 × 1.5 cm (4 5/16 × 9/16 in.); Gift of Elizabeth L. Burnham; 1991-164-6

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