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1980

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1994

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Volta's Flashlight

This is a flashlight. It is dated 1980 and we acquired it in 1994. Its medium is plastic. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Max Pine. It is credited Gift of Max and Barbara Pine.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 16.5 x 3 cm (6 1/2 x 1 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Volta's Flashlight; plastic; H x diam.: 16.5 x 3 cm (6 1/2 x 1 3/16 in.); Gift of Max and Barbara Pine; 1994-59-15

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