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1951

  • We acquired this object.

2016

2025

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Sidewall (England)

This is a sidewall. It is dated 1815–30 and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is marbleized. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Martin Battersby. It is credited Gift of Martin Battersby.

Its dimensions are

57 x 46.5 cm (22 7/16 x 18 5/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Purchased in Brighton. Similar to marbleized wallpaper used at Royal Pavilion, Brighton.

Cite this object as

Sidewall (England); marbleized; 57 x 46.5 cm (22 7/16 x 18 5/16 in.); Gift of Martin Battersby; 1951-117-2

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