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Object Timeline

1905

  • Work on this object began.

1915

  • Work on this object ended.

1979

  • We acquired this object.

2012

2025

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Border (Germany)

This is a Border. It is dated 1905–15 and we acquired it in 1979. Its medium is embossed and die-cut paper, airbrushed. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Mary P. Race. It is credited Gift of Mary Race.

  • Domino Paper (France)
  • block-printed and stenciled on handmade paper.
  • Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
  • 1928-2-75

Its dimensions are

45 x 37 cm (17 11/16 x 14 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Border (Germany); embossed and die-cut paper, airbrushed; 45 x 37 cm (17 11/16 x 14 9/16 in.); Gift of Mary Race; 1979-45-10

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