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1974

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2016

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Sidewall (USA)

This is a sidewall. It was made by Frederick Beck & Co.. It is dated 1875–1900 and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is machine-printed. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Historical Society of Cheshire County. It is credited Gift of Historical Society of Cheshire County.

Its dimensions are

82 x 50 cm (32 5/16 x 19 11/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Marked: "Fr. Beck & Co. 248"

Cite this object as

Sidewall (USA); Made by Frederick Beck & Co.; machine-printed; 82 x 50 cm (32 5/16 x 19 11/16 in.); Gift of Historical Society of Cheshire County; 1974-65-4

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