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Sidewall (USA)

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 paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Mrs. William B. Eldredge. It is credited Gift of Mrs. William B. Eldredge.

Its dimensions are

57 x 39.5 cm (22 7/16 x 15 9/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed in right selevedge: A.W.P.M.A.

Cite this object as

Sidewall (USA); Made by American Wall Paper Manufacturers' Association (United States); machine-printed paper; 57 x 39.5 cm (22 7/16 x 15 9/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. William B. Eldredge; 1976-9-4

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