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Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
1836
1927.59
Plaster with wash
Artist/Maker: Unidentified Artist

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Crimping iron

Crimping iron
Object name 
Crimping iron
Date 
1800-1860
Medium 
Iron
Dimensions 
Overall: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description 
Scissor like holder with three prongs and round fingerloop with elongated thumb loop; wrought iron.
Credit Line 
Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Object Number 
1945.476a
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.