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1943

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Printing Plate (probably USA)

This is a Printing plate. It is dated ca. 1870 and we acquired it in 1943. Its medium is brass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. William A. Hutcheson. It is credited Gift of Mrs. William A. Hutcheson.

  • Mount (France)
  • cast and gilt bronze.
  • Gift of Jacob H. Schiff.
  • 1904-20-470

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 11.2 x 9.3 x 0.6 cm (4 7/16 x 3 11/16 x 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Printing Plate (probably USA); brass; H x W x D: 11.2 x 9.3 x 0.6 cm (4 7/16 x 3 11/16 x 1/4 in.); Gift of Mrs. William A. Hutcheson; 1943-31-15

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