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1909

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Photo Frame, from the Bedroom of Madame Guimard at the Hôtel Guimard, 1909

It was designed by Hector Guimard. It is dated 1909 and we acquired it in 1956. Its medium is brass, silver, plate glass, silk velvet. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Madame Hector Guimard. It is credited Gift of Mme. Hector Guimard.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 34.3 × 14.7 × 2 cm (13 1/2 × 5 13/16 × 13/16 in.)

It is signed

"Hector Guimard 1909" (lower right)

Cite this object as

Photo Frame, from the Bedroom of Madame Guimard at the Hôtel Guimard, 1909; Designed by Hector Guimard (French, 1867–1942); France; brass, silver, plate glass, silk velvet; H x W x D: 34.3 × 14.7 × 2 cm (13 1/2 × 5 13/16 × 13/16 in.); Gift of Mme. Hector Guimard; 1956-76-7-a/c

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Thom Browne Selects.

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