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1937

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1938

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Sidewall (USA)

This is a Sidewall. It was manufactured by Jones and Erwin, Inc.. It is dated 1937 and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is machine-printed, distemper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Jones and Erwin, Inc.. It is credited Gift of Jones and Erwin, Inc..

Its dimensions are

51.5 x 49.5 cm (20 1/4 x 19 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall (USA); Manufactured by Jones and Erwin, Inc.; machine-printed, distemper; 51.5 x 49.5 cm (20 1/4 x 19 1/2 in.); Gift of Jones and Erwin, Inc.; 1938-38-4-a/c

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