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1914

  • Work on this object ended.

1931

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Button (France)

This is a Button. It is dated 1871–1914 and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is brass,silver plate. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

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Button (France); brass,silver plate; 1931-59-81-a/d

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