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1953

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1954

  • We acquired this object.

2011

2025

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Sidewall, Harlequin

This is a Sidewall. It was manufactured by Pageant Wallpaper. It is dated 1953 and we acquired it in 1954. Its medium is screen-printed on paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

It is credited Gift of B.H. Hellman.

Its dimensions are

83 x 77 cm (32 11/16 x 30 5/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed in left selvedge: Harlequin / Timely Service, Inc.

Cite this object as

Sidewall, Harlequin; Manufactured by Pageant Wallpaper; USA; screen-printed on paper; 83 x 77 cm (32 11/16 x 30 5/16 in.); Gift of B.H. Hellman; 1954-21-10

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