Seal

probably British

1820–40

Not on view

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Title: Seal
Date: 1820–40
Culture: probably British
Medium: gold-cased metal, quartz
Credit Line: Gift of Douglas Huntly Gordon, in memory of Douglas Huntley Gordon 1866-1918 of Baltimore and Rappahnnock County, VA, 1982
Object Number: 1982.525.19
Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute

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