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1931

  • We acquired this object.

2025

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Button, 1853–70

This is a Button. It is dated 1853–70 and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is brass, gilt. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

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

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Button, 1853–70; brass, gilt; H x diam.: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.); 1931-59-27-e

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