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Plastic Case

Plastic Case

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Description
Clear plastic case designed by Julius Sharat and produced with the die in the collection. Julius Sharat (1899-1981), a Jewish industrial designer who fled Germany in 1937, settled in New York City, shortened his name from Sharatzick, signed naturalization papers in 1944, and died in Miami, Florida.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Plastic Case
Measurements
overall: 130 mm x 35 mm; 5 1/8 in x 1 3/8 in
overall: 5 1/8 in x 1 3/8 in x 1/4 in; 13.0175 cm x 3.4925 cm x.635 cm
ID Number
1981.0264.48
catalog number
1981.0264.48
accession number
1981.0264
Credit Line
Gift of Julius Sharat
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Data Source
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