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This and 9 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Traveling Set (France), 1809–19.

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Caster (France)

This is a caster. It was made by Gavet Coutelier. It is dated 1809–19 and we acquired it in 1985. Its medium is horn, ivory. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Eleanor L. Metzenberg. It is credited The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.

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Caster (France); Made by Gavet Coutelier (France); horn, ivory; The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg; 1985-103-281-j

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Feeding Desire: Design and the Tools of the Table, 1500-2005.

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