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Object Timeline

1930

  • Work on this object began.

1940

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2024

  • You found it!

Ashtray And Cover

This is a Ashtray and cover. It was made by Chase Brass & Copper Co.. It is dated 1930–40 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is polished chromium,enamel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mel Byars. It is credited Gift of Mel Byars.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 9.5 x 8.5 diameter cm (3 3/4 x 3 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Ashtray And Cover; Made by Chase Brass & Copper Co. (United States); polished chromium,enamel; Overall: 9.5 x 8.5 diameter cm (3 3/4 x 3 3/8 in.); Gift of Mel Byars; 1991-59-113-a/d

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