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Sidewall (USA)

This is a sidewall. It was made by M.H. Birge & Sons Co.. It is dated 1890–1900 and we acquired it in 1973. Its medium is embossed paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Samuel J. Dornsife. It is credited Gift of Samuel J. Dornsife.

Its dimensions are

56.5 x 56.5 cm (22 1/4 x 22 1/4 in.)

It is inscribed

Embossed in left selvedge: pattern number and Birge Made in U.S.A.

Cite this object as

Sidewall (USA); Made by M.H. Birge & Sons Co. (United States); embossed paper; 56.5 x 56.5 cm (22 1/4 x 22 1/4 in.); Gift of Samuel J. Dornsife; 1973-69-4

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