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1931

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Buttons (France)

This is a buttons. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is pearl shell, copper and glass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Sarah Cooper Hewitt and Eleanor Garnier Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

  • Ring
  • bronze, white gold, diamond.
  • Courtesy of Hemmerle.
  • 21.2015.2a,b
  • Ring
  • copper, pink gold, topaz.
  • Courtesy of Hemmerle.
  • 21.2015.4a/c
  • Ring
  • iron, copper, white gold, diamond.
  • Courtesy of Hemmerle.
  • 21.2015.1a,b

Cite this object as

Buttons (France); pearl shell, copper and glass; Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1931-59-330-a,b

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