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	1 This Artist/Maker Classification Curatorial Country of Origin

American Art

Sleeve Buttons

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

1780-90

Made by Godfrey Shiving, American, active 1776 - 1790

Gold
Each: 1/2 x 11/16 inches (1.3 x 1.7 cm) Weight (each): 1 dwt

* Gallery 104, American Art, first floor (Sherrerd Gallery)

1978-34-1a,b

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hennage, 1978

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