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    "localId": "119876",
    "label": "Pen and Ink Box (lid)",
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    "id": "119876",
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    "title": "Pen and Ink Box (lid)",
    "date": "1667–98",
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    "dimensionsRaw": "Overall: 3.6 x 22.3 x 4.2 cm (1 7/16 x 8 3/4 x 1 5/8 in.)",
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