European Boudior Beaded and Sequin Pillow
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Dawn HutchinsEuropean Boudior Beaded and Sequin Pillow2014
2014
About the Item
- Creator:Dawn Hutchins (1962, American)
- Creation Year:2014
- Dimensions:Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Old Lyme, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU570271962
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