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1930

  • Work on this object began.

1940

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Dolphin Box And Cover

This is a box and cover. It was manufactured by Chase Brass & Copper Co.. It is dated 1930–40 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is chromium, plastic. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mel Byars. It is credited Gift of Mel Byars.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 9 x 9.8 x 8 cm (3 9/16 x 3 7/8 x 3 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Dolphin Box And Cover; Manufactured by Chase Brass & Copper Co. (United States); chromium, plastic; Overall: 9 x 9.8 x 8 cm (3 9/16 x 3 7/8 x 3 1/8 in.); Gift of Mel Byars; 1991-59-146-a,b

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