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Curtain Tieback (France)

This is a Curtain tieback. It is dated ca. 1820–30 and we acquired it in 1907. Its medium is gilt bronze. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Charles B. Alexander. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Charles B. Alexander.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 31.2 x 5.5 x 9.6 cm (12 5/16 x 2 3/16 x 3 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Curtain Tieback (France); gilt bronze; H x W x D: 31.2 x 5.5 x 9.6 cm (12 5/16 x 2 3/16 x 3 3/4 in.); Gift of Mrs. Charles B. Alexander; 1907-1-231

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