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Border (France), 1870–1900

This is a Border. It is dated 1870–1900 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is block-printed on paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Josephine Howell. It is credited Gift of Josephine Howell.

Its dimensions are

49.5 x 9 cm (19 1/2 x 3 9/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Howell No. 144.

Cite this object as

Border (France), 1870–1900; block-printed on paper; 49.5 x 9 cm (19 1/2 x 3 9/16 in.); Gift of Josephine Howell; 1972-42-104

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