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1985

  • We acquired this object.

2025

  • You found it!

Case, ca. 1700–1800

This is a case. It is dated ca. 1700–1800 and we acquired it in 1985. Its medium is shagreen. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Eleanor L. Metzenberg. It is credited The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.

Its dimensions are

L x W: 6.2 x 3.1 cm (2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Case, ca. 1700–1800; shagreen; L x W: 6.2 x 3.1 cm (2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in.); The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg; 1985-103-275-b

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