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1925

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Escutcheon

This is a Escutcheon. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1925. Its medium is bronze, gilt. 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.

  • Photograph
  • chromogenic print.
  • Courtesy of Pat McGrath and Ben Hassett.
  • 1.2016.2
  • Photograph
  • chromogenic print.
  • Courtesy of Pat McGrath and Ben Hassett.
  • 1.2016.1

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 7 x 5.5 x 0.4 cm (2 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Escutcheon; bronze, gilt; H x W x D: 7 x 5.5 x 0.4 cm (2 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 3/16 in.); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1925-1-37

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