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1943

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2015

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Button

This is a Button. We acquired it in 1943. Its medium is glass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Janet Flanner. It is credited Gift of Janet Flanner and Mainbocher.

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Button; glass; Gift of Janet Flanner and Mainbocher; 1943-12-1-b

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