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1910

  • Work on this object ended.

1971

  • We acquired this object.

2016

2025

  • You found it!

Sidewall - Sample (USA)

This is a Sidewall - sample. It was made by M.H. Birge & Sons Co.. It is dated 1890–1910 and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is machine-printed. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Philadelphia Museum of Art. It is credited Gift of Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Its dimensions are

49 x 52 cm (19 5/16 x 20 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall - Sample (USA); Made by M.H. Birge & Sons Co. (United States); machine-printed; 49 x 52 cm (19 5/16 x 20 1/2 in.); Gift of Philadelphia Museum of Art; 1971-58-1

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