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1938

  • We acquired this object.

2000

  • Work on this object ended.

2015

2025

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Button (possibly USA)

This is a Button. It is dated 19th–20th century and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is brass. 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.

Cite this object as

Button (possibly USA); brass; Gift of Norvin Hewitt Green; 1938-58-938-a

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