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This and 32 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Assorted types and materials: Occidental; Oriental; Inlays; etc. Button Card 26.

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1946

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Button (China)

This is a Button. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1946. Its medium is glass beads, kingfisher feathers, brass and wood [?]. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mary S. M. Gibson. It is credited Gift of Mary S. M. Gibson.

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Button (China); glass beads, kingfisher feathers, brass and wood [?]; Gift of Mary S. M. Gibson; 1945-54-30-a

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