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Watch

1790–1944
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Watch
  • Date: 1790–1944
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: [no medium available]
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mr. Lee Simonson, 1944
  • Object Number: C.I.44.8.91
  • Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute
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