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    "localId": "96889",
    "label": "Necessaire with Scent Bottles",
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    "id": "96889",
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    "title": "Necessaire with Scent Bottles",
    "date": "early 1800s",
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            "inscription": "inscribed in ink inside cover:  \"Alex.\""
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