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1937

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2015

2025

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Ornament, Term

This is a ornament, term. We acquired it in 1937. Its medium is wood, painted and gilded. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (a): 39 x 8 x 4 cm (15 3/8 x 3 1/8 x 1 9/16 in.) H x W x D (b): 9 x 5.3 x 6.3 cm (3 9/16 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Ornament, Term; wood, painted and gilded; H x W x D (a): 39 x 8 x 4 cm (15 3/8 x 3 1/8 x 1 9/16 in.) H x W x D (b): 9 x 5.3 x 6.3 cm (3 9/16 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/2 in.); 1937-73-16-a,b

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