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1972

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2017

2025

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Sidewall

This is a sidewall. It is dated 1860–70 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is machine-printed paper mounted on plaster. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Mr. and Mrs. James Dow. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James Dow.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 75 x 24cm (29 1/2 x 9 7/16in.) L x W x D (a): 69.9 x 21 cm (27 1/2 x 8 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall; machine-printed paper mounted on plaster; H x W x D: 75 x 24cm (29 1/2 x 9 7/16in.) L x W x D (a): 69.9 x 21 cm (27 1/2 x 8 1/4 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James Dow; 1972-26-1-a,b

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