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1976

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Ceiling Paper

This is a Ceiling paper. It is dated 1850–1900 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

49.5 x 33 cm (19 1/2 x 13 in.)

Cite this object as

Ceiling Paper; machine-printed; 49.5 x 33 cm (19 1/2 x 13 in.); Gift of Thomas Strahan Company; 1976-48-33

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