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1909

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1913

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1956

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Picture Frame, from the Hôtel Guimard

It was designed by Hector Guimard. It is dated 1909–1913 and we acquired it in 1956. Its medium is fruitwood (pearwood?), gold. 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.

  • Picture
  • silk.
  • Gift of Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen.
  • 1941-34-10

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Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 58 × 48 × 2.5 cm (22 13/16 in. × 18 7/8 in. × 1 in.)

Cite this object as

Picture Frame, from the Hôtel Guimard; Designed by Hector Guimard ((French, 1867–1942)); France; fruitwood (pearwood?), gold; H x W x D: 58 × 48 × 2.5 cm (22 13/16 in. × 18 7/8 in. × 1 in.); Gift of Mme. Hector Guimard; 1956-76-8

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

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