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Shoe Horn (Denmark), 20th century

This is a Shoe Horn. It was manufactured by Georg Jensen Sølvsmedie. It is dated 20th century and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is stainless steel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mel Byars. It is credited Gift of Mel Byars.

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Its dimensions are

Overall: 9.9 x 4.2 x 2 cm (3 7/8 x 1 5/8 x 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Shoe Horn (Denmark), 20th century; Manufactured by Georg Jensen Sølvsmedie (Denmark); stainless steel; Overall: 9.9 x 4.2 x 2 cm (3 7/8 x 1 5/8 x 13/16 in.); Gift of Mel Byars; 1991-59-39

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