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1969

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Andiron

This is a andiron. We acquired it in 1969. Its medium is brass, iron(?). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by James M. Osborn. It is credited Gift of James M. Osborn.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 48.5 x 51 x 16.5 cm (19 1/8 x 20 1/16 x 6 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Andiron; brass, iron(?); H x W x D: 48.5 x 51 x 16.5 cm (19 1/8 x 20 1/16 x 6 1/2 in.); Gift of James M. Osborn; 1969-97-4-a,b

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