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Object Timeline

1930

  • Work on this object began.

1939

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Caster And Base

This is a caster and base. It was made by Chase Brass & Copper Co.. It is dated 1930–39 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is polished chrome. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mel Byars. It is credited Gift of Mel Byars.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 7.5 x 6.5 diameter cm (2 15/16 x 2 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Caster And Base; Made by Chase Brass & Copper Co. (United States); polished chrome; Overall: 7.5 x 6.5 diameter cm (2 15/16 x 2 9/16 in.); Gift of Mel Byars; 1991-59-120-a,b

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