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Sidewall, History of John Gilpin

This is a sidewall. It was manufactured by C.and J.G. Potter and distributed by F.J. Emmerich Company. It is dated 1908 and we acquired it in 1954. Its medium is machine-printed with engraved rollers. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

It is credited Purchased in memory of Minna B. Patterson.

Its dimensions are

77.5 x 56 cm (30 1/2 x 22 1/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed in right selvedge: 1149.

Cite this object as

Sidewall, History of John Gilpin; Manufactured by C.and J.G. Potter; Distributed by F.J. Emmerich Company; England; machine-printed with engraved rollers; 77.5 x 56 cm (30 1/2 x 22 1/16 in.); Purchased in memory of Minna B. Patterson; 1954-74-1

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