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1907

  • Work on this object began.

1956

  • We acquired this object.

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Photo Frame Photo Frame

This is a photo frame. It was designed by Hector Guimard and founded by Paul Philippon. It is dated 1907 and we acquired it in 1956. Its medium is bronze, plate glass; modern photo reproduction. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Miss Clare L. Beckwith. It is credited Gift of Clare L. Beckwith.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 27 x 17 x 2.3 cm (10 5/8 x 6 11/16 x 7/8 in.)

It is signed

Hector Guimard 1907 (lower right)

Cite this object as

Photo Frame Photo Frame; Designed by Hector Guimard ((French, 1867–1942)); Founded by Paul Philippon (French, active 1893 - 1919); bronze, plate glass; modern photo reproduction; H x W x D: 27 x 17 x 2.3 cm (10 5/8 x 6 11/16 x 7/8 in.); Gift of Clare L. Beckwith; 1956-53-1-a,b

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Hector Guimard.

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