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1968

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Sidewall (USA)

This is a sidewall. It is dated 1830–50 and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is block printed on handmade paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Harvey Smith. It is credited Gift of Harvey Smith.

Its dimensions are

59 x 34 cm (23 1/4 x 13 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall (USA); block printed on handmade paper; 59 x 34 cm (23 1/4 x 13 3/8 in.); Gift of Harvey Smith; 1968-111-128

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Rooms with a View: Landscape & Wallpaper.

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