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Box, Patch

Air and Space Museum

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    Object Details

    Physical Description

    Small, oval enamel patch box. Lid is hinged and painted with a balloon with two figures in the gondola. 'Stat Sine Morte de Cus' is written on the banner that is hanging from the balloon. The base of the box is painted with a floral motif. The lid and base of the box are edged in steel. The interior of the lid is lined with a polished metal mirror. The bottom is unmarked.

    Credit Line

    Gift of the Norfolk Charitable Trust

    Inventory Number

    A20140375000

    Restrictions & Rights

    Usage conditions apply

    Type

    ART-Miscellaneous

    Medium

    Box, Patch

    Dimensions

    Overall: 5.1 × 4.1 × 2.5cm (2 × 1 5/8 × 1 in.)

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    National Air and Space Museum Collection

    Data Source

    National Air and Space Museum

    Metadata Usage

    Not determined

    Link to Original Record

    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv94f163db2-6c3b-4687-a1a3-b7b788cbcf80

    Record ID

    nasm_A20140375000

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