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Frame

This is a frame. It is dated ca. 1760 and we acquired it in 1909. Its medium is cast and gilt bronze. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Advisory Council. It is credited Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.

Our curators have highlighted 2 objects that are related to this one.

  • Drawing, Sketches
  • pen and black ink on laid paper.
  • Museum purchase through gift of various donors.
  • 1901-39-618

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 13.3 × 15.6 × 0.6 cm (5 1/4 × 6 1/8 × 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Frame; cast and gilt bronze; H x W x D: 13.3 × 15.6 × 0.6 cm (5 1/4 × 6 1/8 × 1/4 in.); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1909-25-59

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