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1995

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Case (England)

This is a case. It is dated ca. 1750–1800 and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is gold, diamonds, leather (case). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Charlotte Y. Salisbury. It is credited Gift of Charlotte Y. Salisbury in loving memory of her husband, Harrison E. Salisbury.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 2 diameter x 0.5 cm (13/16 x 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Case (England); gold, diamonds, leather (case); Overall: 2 diameter x 0.5 cm (13/16 x 3/16 in.); Gift of Charlotte Y. Salisbury in loving memory of her husband, Harrison E. Salisbury; 1995-15-3-a,b

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