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Identification and Creation

Object Number
BR60.44
People
(?) Louis Comfort Tiffany, American (New York, NY 1848-1933 New York, NY)
Title
Paper clip
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Work Type
tool/equipment
Date
c. 1895
Culture
American
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/222817

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Copper alloy and glass
Dimensions
3.5 x 6.3 x 11 cm (1 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 4 5/16 in.)
Technical Details

Chemical Composition: XRF analysis was undertaken on the front and back. Comparison showed that the dark green areas of the front had significant levels of barium, chromium and iron and higher zinc than cleaner more metallic areas of the back. This suggests an artificial pigmented layer is present on the front. Analysis of a metallic area on the back corner indicated a mixed copper alloy with significant copper, zinc, lead and tin, with the zinc content significantly higher than the tin. It is probably best termed a quaternary copper alloy but could be described as impure brass if prefered. Kathy Eremin, January 2013

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Anonymous Gift
Accession Year
1960
Object Number
BR60.44
Division
European and American Art
Contact
am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu
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