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    "localId": "39872",
    "label": "Writing Box",
    "core": "obj",
    "dtoType": "object",
    "citationUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/57.843"
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    "id": "39872",
    "sourceUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/57.843",
    "contentType": "object",
    "stage": "normalized",
    "title": "Writing Box",
    "description": "This box is covered with shagreen, specially prepared and stained sharkskin, with a design of tiny gold studs. These mimic the patterns that would have been found on full-size luxury trunks and other leather cases of this period.",
    "date": "1750",
    "citationUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/57.843",
    "rightsUri": "CC0",
    "language": "en",
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    "source": "import",
    "dimensions": [
        {
            "units": "cm",
            "width": 6,
            "height": 7.6,
            "depth": 6
        }
    ],
    "dimensionsRaw": "Open H: 2 3/8 x W: 3 x D: 2 3/8 in. (6.03 x 7.62 x 6.03 cm)"
}

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