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1941

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1994

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Chemex Coffee Maker

This is a coffee maker. It was manufactured by Chemex Corporation. It is dated 1941 and we acquired it in 1994. Its medium is molded glass, wood, leather. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.

Its dimensions are

21.4 x 10.5 diameter cm (8 7/16 x 4 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Chemex Coffee Maker; Manufactured by Chemex Corporation (United States); molded glass, wood, leather; 21.4 x 10.5 diameter cm (8 7/16 x 4 1/8 in.); Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund; 1993-150-29

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