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Image

French

telescope, early 1800s

Description

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

French

Title

telescope

Year

early 1800s

Medium

leather; enamel

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • leather,
  • enamel

Dimensions

9.5 cm (3 13/16 inches) (length) extended

Type

  • Decorative Arts,
  • Tools

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Harold Brown

Object Number

37.187

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