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1960

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2015

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Wood Block (USA)

This is a Wood block. It was manufactured by M.H. Birge & Sons Co.. It is dated 1875–99 and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is wood, brass. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

It is credited Purchased in memory of Herman A. Elsberg.

Its dimensions are

80 x 52 x 5 cm (31 1/2 x 20 1/2 x 1 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Wood Block (USA); Manufactured by M.H. Birge & Sons Co. (United States); wood, brass; 80 x 52 x 5 cm (31 1/2 x 20 1/2 x 1 15/16 in.); Purchased in memory of Herman A. Elsberg; 1960-248-1

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