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2003

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2024

2025

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Lighter, Disposable Lighter

This is a lighter. It was designed by Tobias Wong. It is dated 2003 and we acquired it in 2024. Its medium is mink fur, resin, metal, plastic. It is a part of the department.

This object was donated by Phyllis Chan and Gordon Wong. It is credited The Tobias Wong Collection, Gift of Phyllis Chan and Gordon Wong.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 7.6 × 6 × 2.9 cm (3 in. × 2 3/8 in. × 1 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Lighter, Disposable Lighter; Designed by Tobias Wong (1974–2010); mink fur, resin, metal, plastic; H x W x D: 7.6 × 6 × 2.9 cm (3 in. × 2 3/8 in. × 1 1/8 in.); The Tobias Wong Collection, Gift of Phyllis Chan and Gordon Wong; 2024-4-48

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