Object Timeline

1935

  • Work on this object began.

1942

  • We acquired this object.

1945

  • Work on this object ended.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Sidewall, Manchester Rose

This is a sidewall. It was manufactured by Sigfrid K. Lonegren, Inc.. It is dated 1935–45 and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is machine-printed. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

It is credited Gift of Estelle Campbell.

Its dimensions are

45.5 x 55.5 cm (17 15/16 x 21 7/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Marked on verso: "Lonegren no. 79203. Manchester Rose $1.35 per single roll. ----Washable. Light Resisting. This pattern may be had without polka dot. no. 79203W. $1.35.

Cite this object as

Sidewall, Manchester Rose; Manufactured by Sigfrid K. Lonegren, Inc.; USA; machine-printed; 45.5 x 55.5 cm (17 15/16 x 21 7/8 in.); Gift of Estelle Campbell; 1942-54-11

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