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Sidewall

This is a sidewall. It was made by American Wall Paper Manufacturers' Association. It is dated 1879–87 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is machine-printed. 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

27.5 x 46.5 cm (10 13/16 x 18 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall; Made by American Wall Paper Manufacturers' Association (United States); machine-printed; 27.5 x 46.5 cm (10 13/16 x 18 5/16 in.); Gift of Thomas Strahan Company; 1976-48-18

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