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Comprising four elaborate white and gilded metal elements in the Egyptian style, three elements being a circular coin purse and two storage compartments depending from the central element composed of a mask and pectoral above a lozenge-shaped medallion and oval medallion with a green enameled frog; the whole decorated with polychrome enamel.

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Photo: Gift of Harvey Smith · via Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Large hinged clip on back of central element.

Documented in curatorial archives from Living Morrow, this piece highlights the intersection of material craftsmanship and domestic utility in Article. Historical proportioning, joinery techniques, and structural framing offer practical lessons for contemporary interior architecture.

Thoughtful spatial placement and durable construction ensure domestic furnishings withstand daily household demands while enhancing room flow. Balancing visual lightness with utilitarian strength remains a cornerstone of enduring home design.

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