Scandinavian Folk Art Object Made Around 1800
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Scandinavian Folk Art Object Made Around 1800
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1800
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: 1503241061461
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