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Writing box
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Writing box

about 1850
Object PlaceChina for export
Medium/TechniqueGilded lacquer, velvet
DimensionsOverall: 35.6 x 31.8 x 12.1 cm (14 x 12 1/2 x 4 3/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of Richard Edwards
Accession number1972.431
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ClassificationsFurniture
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ProvenanceDerby family; by descent to Richard Edwards; gift of Richard Edwards (Accession Date: June 7, 1972)
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