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Frame

This is a Frame. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is carved, molded and painted wood (probably fir). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by C. Helme Strater Jr., John B. Strater and Margaret S. Robinson. It is credited Gift of the C. Helme and Alice B. Strater Collection.

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  • Cigar Case (Austria)
  • gilt-tooled and stained pigskin leather; cast gilt-metal clasp; silk (interior).
  • Gift of Martha Landman.
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Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 44.5 x 40.5 x 4.5 cm (17 1/2 x 15 15/16 x 1 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Frame; carved, molded and painted wood (probably fir); H x W x D: 44.5 x 40.5 x 4.5 cm (17 1/2 x 15 15/16 x 1 3/4 in.); Gift of the C. Helme and Alice B. Strater Collection; 1976-1-160

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Thom Browne Selects.

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