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1926

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2006

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Set of Tea Caddy and Scent Bottles in Fitted Case

It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1926. Its medium is papier mache, gold, wood; glass, silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane. It is credited Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 18 × 24.5 × 12.5 cm (7 1/16 × 9 5/8 × 4 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Set of Tea Caddy and Scent Bottles in Fitted Case; papier mache, gold, wood; glass, silver; H x W x D: 18 × 24.5 × 12.5 cm (7 1/16 × 9 5/8 × 4 15/16 in.); Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1926-22-14-a/d

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Foreign Exchange.

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