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Watch

1900–1950
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Watch
  • Date: 1900–1950
  • Culture: American or European
  • Medium: metal, glass
  • Credit Line: Gift of H. Cecilia Bailey, 1977
  • Object Number: 1977.53.12
  • Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute
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