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1909

  • Work on this object began.

1912

  • Work on this object ended.

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  • We acquired this object.

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Seal of Adeline Guimard Seal

This is a seal. It was designed by Hector Guimard and founded by Paul Philippon. It is dated 1909–1912 and we acquired it in 1956. Its medium is bronze, gold. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Madame Hector Guimard. It is credited Gift of Mme. Hector Guimard.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 8.6 × 4.8 × 6.4 cm (3 3/8 × 1 7/8 × 2 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Seal of Adeline Guimard Seal; Designed by Hector Guimard ((French, 1867–1942)); Founded by Paul Philippon (French, active 1893 - 1919); France; bronze, gold; H x W x D: 8.6 × 4.8 × 6.4 cm (3 3/8 × 1 7/8 × 2 1/2 in.); Gift of Mme. Hector Guimard; 1956-76-3

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibitions Hector Guimard and Rococo: The Continuing Curve 1730-2008.

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