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Sidewall (possibly USA)

This is a sidewall. It is dated 1820–50 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is block-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

47 x 48 cm (18 1/2 x 18 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall (possibly USA); block-printed; 47 x 48 cm (18 1/2 x 18 7/8 in.); Gift of Thomas Strahan Company; 1976-48-42

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