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1938

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Trompe-l'Oeil Étui and Seal étui And Seal

This is a étui and seal. It is dated mid- 18th– late 18th century and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold, metal, possibly glass (seal). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Norvin Hewitt Green. It is credited Gift of Norvin Hewitt Green.

It has the following markings

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Trompe-l'Oeil Étui and Seal étui And Seal; porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold, metal, possibly glass (seal); Gift of Norvin Hewitt Green; 1938-58-1401

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