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Key

This is a Key. It is dated 1770–1810 and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is wrought, cast, and cut-out steel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Unknown. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

Its dimensions are

H x W (irregular): 13.7 x 4.5 cm (5 3/8 x 1 3/4 in.)

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Key; wrought, cast, and cut-out steel; H x W (irregular): 13.7 x 4.5 cm (5 3/8 x 1 3/4 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1952-161-37

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<ref name=CH>{{cite web |url=https://collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18391243/ |title=Key |author=Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum |accessdate=26 April 2024 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution}}</ref>