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Object Timeline

1955

  • Work on this object began.

1965

  • Work on this object ended.

1995

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Presto Eraser, ca. 1960

This is a eraser. It was manufactured by Metal Specialities Manufacturing Co.. It is dated ca. 1960 and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is metal, rubber. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by New York Life Insurance Co.. It is credited Gift of New York Life Insurance Company.

Its dimensions are

10.4 x 8 x 16 cm (4 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 6 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Presto Eraser, ca. 1960; Manufactured by Metal Specialities Manufacturing Co.; USA; metal, rubber; 10.4 x 8 x 16 cm (4 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 6 5/16 in.); Gift of New York Life Insurance Company; 1995-137-3-a,b

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