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Frame

This is a frame. It is dated ca. 1745 and we acquired it in 1910. Its medium is cast and fire-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 3 objects that are related to this one.

  • Charger (France)
  • tin-glazed earthenware.
  • Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.
  • 2008-40-8
  • Brooch (USA)
  • photograph, gilded metal.
  • Gift of Anonymous Donor.
  • 1995-12-3

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 2.3 x 15.2 x 16.5 cm (7/8 x 6 x 6 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Frame; cast and fire-gilt bronze; H x W x D: 2.3 x 15.2 x 16.5 cm (7/8 x 6 x 6 1/2 in.); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1910-30-34

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