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1967

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Chateleine

This is a chateleine. We acquired it in 1967. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Gilbert. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Gilbert.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 26.5 x 9 x 0.3 cm (10 7/16 x 3 9/16 x 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Chateleine; H x W x D: 26.5 x 9 x 0.3 cm (10 7/16 x 3 9/16 x 1/8 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Gilbert; 1967-85-10

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