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1949

  • Work on this object began.

1950

  • We acquired this object.

  • Work on this object ended.

2016

2025

  • You found it!

Sidewall, Broken Block

This is a sidewall. It was printed by Wilton E. Owen, Inc.. It is dated 1949–50 and we acquired it in 1950. Its medium is screen printed. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

Its dimensions are

31.5 x 76.5 cm (12 3/8 x 30 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall, Broken Block; Printed by Wilton E. Owen, Inc.; USA; screen printed; 31.5 x 76.5 cm (12 3/8 x 30 1/8 in.); 1950-26-1

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