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Ceiling Paper (USA)

This is a Ceiling paper. It was distributed by American Wall Paper Manufacturers' Association. It is dated 1879–87 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is machine-printed. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Samuel J. Holman and Dr. Samuel J. Holman. It is credited Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Holman.

Its dimensions are

46.5 x 49.5 cm (18 5/16 x 19 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Ceiling Paper (USA); Distributed by American Wall Paper Manufacturers' Association (United States); machine-printed; 46.5 x 49.5 cm (18 5/16 x 19 1/2 in.); Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Holman; 1972-38-16-a/c

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