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1925

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Mascaron (France)

This is a mascaron. We acquired it in 1925. Its medium is wood, gesso, gilded. 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.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (a): 5.5 x 3 x 3 cm (2 3/16 x 1 3/16 x 1 3/16 in.) H x W x D (b): 5.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm (2 3/16 x 1 3/8 x 1 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Mascaron (France); wood, gesso, gilded; H x W x D (a): 5.5 x 3 x 3 cm (2 3/16 x 1 3/16 x 1 3/16 in.) H x W x D (b): 5.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm (2 3/16 x 1 3/8 x 1 3/16 in.); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1925-1-372-a,b

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