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Sidewall (France)

This is a Sidewall. It was manufactured by Desfossé et Karth. It is dated 1850–60 and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is block-printed 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

60.5 x 46.5 cm (23 13/16 x 18 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall (France); Manufactured by Desfossé et Karth (France); block-printed paper; 60.5 x 46.5 cm (23 13/16 x 18 5/16 in.); Gift of Harvey Smith; 1968-111-87

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