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Dado (France)

This is a Dado. It was made by Pignet et Cie. It is dated 1825 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is block-printed 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

117 x 55 cm (46 1/16 x 21 5/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Josephine Howell# 398

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Dado (France); Made by Pignet et Cie (France); block-printed paper; 117 x 55 cm (46 1/16 x 21 5/8 in.); Gift of Josephine Howell; 1972-42-171-a/f

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