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1938

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Buttons (USA), late 19th century

This is a buttons. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is bone. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Norvin Hewitt Green. It is credited Gift of Norvin Hewitt Green.

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Buttons (USA), late 19th century; bone; Gift of Norvin Hewitt Green; 1938-58-931-a,b,h,i

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