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1901

  • Work on this object began.

1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1944

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Button

This is a Button. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1944. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. John E. Anderson.

Cite this object as

Button; 1944-40-6-a

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