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1969

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1970

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1980

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Library Steps (USA)

This is a library steps. It was made by Charles C. Burke. It is dated ca. 1975 and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is cherry wood. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 115 x 41 x 72.3 cm (45 1/4 x 16 1/8 x 28 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Library Steps (USA); Made by Charles C. Burke (American, b. 1942); cherry wood; H x W x D: 115 x 41 x 72.3 cm (45 1/4 x 16 1/8 x 28 7/16 in.); 1969-51-1

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