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1960

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Window Shade (possibly Japan), 1880–1900

This is a Window shade. It is dated 1880–1900 and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is split bamboo, silk, paint. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Edna Bahr. It is credited Gift of Miss Edna Bahr.

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Window Shade (possibly Japan), 1880–1900; split bamboo, silk, paint; Gift of Miss Edna Bahr; 1960-118-1

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