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Sidewall (France)

This is a Sidewall. It is dated 1850–60 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is roller printed on machine-made paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Thomas Strahan & Co., Manufactory. It is credited Gift of Thomas Strahan Company.

Its dimensions are

63.5 x 42 cm (25 x 16 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall (France); roller printed on machine-made paper; 63.5 x 42 cm (25 x 16 9/16 in.); Gift of Thomas Strahan Company; 1976-46-31

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