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Border (France), 1860–1900

This is a Border. It is dated 1860–1900 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is block-printed on machine-made 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

37 x 5 cm (14 9/16 x 1 15/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Howell No. 193.

Cite this object as

Border (France), 1860–1900; block-printed on machine-made paper; 37 x 5 cm (14 9/16 x 1 15/16 in.); Gift of Josephine Howell; 1972-42-105

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