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1998

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2024

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Frame (possibly Italy)

This is a Frame. It is dated ca. 1750 and we acquired it in 1998. Its medium is wood, carved, painted, gilded. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

  • Frame
  • carved and gilt pine.
  • Gift of Samuel P. Avery.
  • 1903-1-47

Its dimensions are

Overall: 30 x 22 x 3.3 cm (11 13/16 x 8 11/16 x 1 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Frame (possibly Italy); wood, carved, painted, gilded; Overall: 30 x 22 x 3.3 cm (11 13/16 x 8 11/16 x 1 5/16 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; a-a-18

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