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1994

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1995

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Staple Cartridge (USA)

This is a staple cartridge. It was manufactured by Swingline. It is dated 1994 and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is plastic, metal. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by ACCO. It is credited Gift of ACCO.

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Staple Cartridge (USA); Manufactured by Swingline; plastic, metal; Gift of ACCO; 1995-121-3

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