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Object Details Designer Alessi Fratelli Catalogue Status Research in Progress Description Promotional material for a covered dish and cup designed in 1930. Made for the 16th Milan Triennial that ...

Napoleon Sarony, “The Declaration of Independence,” 1843–1853. Harry T. Peters, “America on Stone.” Lithography Collection. Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History This hand-colored ...

Object Details Created by Ralph Atmar Jr., American, 1767 - 1809 Description This is an octagonal metal slave badge. On the recto is text “No. 275 [engraved] / MECHANIC [stamped] / 1800 [stamped].” On ...

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