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1908

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2015

2025

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Heater

This is a heater. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1908. Its medium is pierced copper, turned wood. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Advisory Council. It is credited Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 15.5 x 40.7 x 23 cm (6 1/8 x 16 x 9 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Heater; pierced copper, turned wood; H x W x D: 15.5 x 40.7 x 23 cm (6 1/8 x 16 x 9 1/16 in.); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1908-26-96

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