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Border (France)

This is a Border. It is dated 1835–1860 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is block-printed and flocked 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

H x W (a): 73.7 x 5.5 cm (29 x 2 3/16 in.) H x W (b): 9.5 x 6 cm (3 3/4 x 2 3/8 in.)

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Border (France); block-printed and flocked paper; H x W (a): 73.7 x 5.5 cm (29 x 2 3/16 in.) H x W (b): 9.5 x 6 cm (3 3/4 x 2 3/8 in.); Gift of Josephine Howell; 1972-42-142-a,b

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Campana Brothers Select: Works from the Permanent Collection.

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