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Brass Make-Up Box with Engraved Poem
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. .
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: BTA0531stDibs: U11011982001129
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