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1931

  • We acquired this object.

1970

  • Work on this object ended.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Button, 1851–1970

This is a Button. It is dated 1851–1970 and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is a, b) nickle plated brass c) brass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt and Sarah Cooper Hewitt.

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Button, 1851–1970; a, b) nickle plated brass c) brass; 1931-59-31-b

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