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1925

  • Work on this object began.

1935

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Vessel

This is a Vessel. It is dated ca. 1930 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is earthenware. 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.

Cite this object as

Vessel; earthenware; Gift of Mel Byars; 1991-59-80

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