Box

G. D., London

1749–50

Not on view

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Title: Box
Maker: G. D., London
Date: 1749–50
Culture: British, London
Medium: Silver, gilt lined
Dimensions: Overall: 1 1/8 × 2 3/8 × 3 1/8 in. (2.9 × 6 × 7.9 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver
Credit Line: Bequest of John L. Cadwalader, 1914
Object Number: 14.58.196
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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